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The Cognitive Cost of Context Switching
11:23 - 17:43 (06:19)
The act of context switching can take a toll on your brain and decrease productivity in areas like programming or writing. Even small interruptions such as checking emails can initiate a context shift in your brain.
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Deep work, which involves intense concentration and focus without any distractions, is crucial for knowledge workers to gain expertise and excel in their field.
11:23 - 14:08 (02:44)
Summary
Deep work, which involves intense concentration and focus without any distractions, is crucial for knowledge workers to gain expertise and excel in their field. Regularly checking notifications and shifting focus hinders the brain's ability to acquire and retain knowledge and skills.
ChapterThe Cognitive Cost of Context Switching
Episode#166 – Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In programming, a shift of focus happens when thinking about consuming and integrating knowledge that can plug into a particular solution, which can be a context switch.
14:09 - 16:07 (01:58)
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In programming, a shift of focus happens when thinking about consuming and integrating knowledge that can plug into a particular solution, which can be a context switch. But, is it possible to context switch while maintaining deep focus every 20 minutes or so?
ChapterThe Cognitive Cost of Context Switching
Episode#166 – Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The brain takes time to fully switch tasks, so interruptions can cause significant distractions for up to 20 minutes.
16:07 - 17:43 (01:35)
Summary
The brain takes time to fully switch tasks, so interruptions can cause significant distractions for up to 20 minutes. It's important to maintain focus during tasks to optimize productivity.