Multitasking is a concept started with computers, referring to the concurrent execution of multiple tasks，has become the all too common buzzword in today’s busy world. But there is a critical difference between a computer and the human brain. By switching among tasks, a computer is able to find efficiencies — and operate faster. But when it comes to you and me, the result always tends to be the decreased productivity, increased mistakes, and a decrease of quality of thought.

Ellen Ullman, American Computer Programmer & Author, “Multitasking is an engineering strategy for making computers more efficient. Human beings are the slowest elements in a system.”

Despite the fact that our brains aren't designed to multitask, fighting the compulsion to so is actually difficult. The brain is also hard-wired to constantly crave new information. Multitasking became a trait of which people started to believe they needed, were capable of and skilled at performing. 

Based on this, I've chosen the quality of this machine (although often misunderstood as a human quality)—multitasking. I don't want to be cliche about focusing attention, maintaining mindfulness, because I deeply understand that the distractions brought about by multitasking are often subtle, difficult to detect. I'd rather everyone explore, ponder, and be careful about how the brain processes multitasking, like a machine.