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Old 31st July 2012 | 22:33
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Organfreak
 
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From: Lower Skunk Cabbageland, WA
In Reply to that Lonely Wolf

Hi,
In fact, I agree with you that the "study" I presented wasn't especially convincing or scientific. I was lazy; couldn't find the one that I'd read about two weeks ago, much more compelling. After all, it was early in the A.M. and I was actually taking turns between the coffee cup and the keyboard. (New emoticons required to properly express)

The crux of the several such studies is not that we can't multi-task, but we do it at peril to quality results. (The really compelling one which I cannot cite now tested computer geeks.) I've been interested in the topic, since I'm really weak at doing it (except when playing my Hammond: 4 limbs, plus switching on-the-fly).

Nevertheless, I take your point that to be a decent pilot, you've gotta be able to do a bunch of things at the same time, and do them well. That's one reason that it fascinates me. If you don't, the ground's gonna get in your way!

"Mr. Freak to You"
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