How (And Why) To Stop Multitasking Summary

Multitasking can be beneficial or just a waste of time. In “How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking Peter Bregman and “In Defense of Multitasking” David Silverman, both bloggers explain their points of view on multitasking. Bregman explains the reasons why multitasking is bad “I will not deny that single-minded devotion often produces high quality. Nor will I attempt to join the misguided (and scientifically discredited) many who say “Yeah, other people can’t do it, but I am super awesome at doing ten things at once” (656) he explained. Silverman strongly believes that as human beings we have the habit of always trying to do as many tasks or get more time out of a 24 hour day. Even though they both had excellent points, Silverman had stronger points. Multitasking is something we do naturally, and is part of our daily routine.
The first example that Silverman states is that “Multitasking helps us get and give critical information faster” (657). As a student when working on multiple projects and sometimes with partners, I can see how that is very important. Bregman believes we should focus on one thing at a time, and to take away any distractions we may have. Focusing on one thing at a time would make me slow down. Not only that, but it will it hold up my partners in different project. Working on multiple things helps me get more tasks done and
Bregman comments that we should divide our times among the things we need to do. I think both writers have a similar point. If we have multiple things to do then we need to multitask which means, we have a certain time for each one. Bregman defines that we should divide our day and have certain time frames for the task we need to do. I think planning your day out is good but to organize time seems a bit