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Why Our Vibrating Phones Prove We Can’t Multitask
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Why Our Vibrating Phones Prove We Can’t Multitask

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You've already felt it today. Every single one of us responds to the buzz of a phone. But what is actually going on in our brain? A closer look reveals a lot about each of us and society as a whole. Just don’t try and think about both at the same time.Oct. 10, 2017

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