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Well, I was always rather fond of Liberia. It's inspiring and simple. It's not complex or pretentious. But of course the reality with Liberia and so many of these other countries which start off with fine vision, end up disappointing in substance. | well i was. always rather fond of liberia it's inspiring and simple it's not complex. or pretentious but of course the reality with liberia and so many. of these other countries which, start off with fine vision end, up disappointing in. | Well I was always rather fond of Liberia It's inspiring and simple It's not complex or, pretentious But of course the reality with Liberia and so many of these other countries which start off with fine, vision end up disappointing in | well, i was always rather fond of liberia. it's inspiring and simple. it's not complex or pretentious. but of course the reality with liberia and so many of these other countries which start off with fine vision, end up disappointing in substance. |
Liberia, of course, means a land of liberated slaves, a land of freedom. | liberia of course means, a land of liberated slaves a land of | Liberia of course means, a land; of liberated slaves a land of | liberia, of course, means a land of liberated slaves, a land of freedom. |
That's right. | that's | That's | that's right. |
And they have a capital city named for President Monroe as well. | and they have a capital city named for president monroe as | And they, have. a capital city. named for President Monroe as | and they have a capital city named for president monroe as well. |
Indeed. | indeed. | ||
In Monrovia. I remember some years ago when there were some people in Turkey who wanted the country to be called, in English, Tortia(ph), as it is in Turkish, so that they could escape turkey jokes, jokes about the bird. | in monrovia i remember some years, ago when there were some people in turkey, who wanted the, country, to be called in english tortia(ph), as it is in turkish. so, that they could escape turkey jokes jokes about the | In, Monrovia I. remember some years ago when there were some people in Turkey who wanted the country to be called in English Tortia(ph), as it is in Turkish so that they could escape turkey jokes jokes about the | in monrovia. i remember some years ago when there were some people in turkey who wanted the country to be called, in english, tortia(ph), as it is in turkish, so that they could escape turkey jokes, jokes about the bird. |
And there was a small movement of vociferous people who wanted to rename Slovenia Alpe Adria, a conjunction of Alps and Adriatic. | and there. was a small movement of vociferous people who wanted to rename slovenia alpe adria a conjunction of, alps and. | And, there was; a small movement of vociferous people who wanted to rename. Slovenia, Alpe Adria a conjunction of Alps and | and there was a small movement of vociferous people who wanted to rename slovenia alpe adria, a conjunction of alps and adriatic. |
Ah ha. | ah | Ah | ah ha. |
I thought it sounded rather unfortunate. It sounded like the great fatherland or something of the sort. But in the end, as I said to them, the whole premise is nonsense. The reason why people confuse Slovenia and Slovakia is not because they sound the same, it's because neither of them are famous. And by the same token... | i thought it, sounded rather unfortunate it sounded like the great fatherland or something of the sort but in. the end as i said to them the; whole premise is nonsense the; reason why people. confuse slovenia and slovakia is not because they sound the same it's; because neither of them are famous. and by, the same toke... | I thought it sounded rather unfortunate It sounded like. the great fatherland or something of the sort But in the end as I said to them the whole premise, is nonsense The reason why people confuse Slovenia and Slovakia is not because they sound the same it's because. neither of them are famous, And by the same token. B... | i thought it sounded rather unfortunate. it sounded like the great fatherland or something of the sort. but in the end, as i said to them, the whole premise is nonsense. the reason why people confuse slovenia and slovakia is not because they sound the same, it's because neither of them are famous. and by the same token... |
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Good point there. So, back to southern Sudan here. I mean, it does seem to be a trend in the names of African countries to reach back to African antiquity and to find names associated with famous ancient kingdoms, whether they be Ghana or Benin or - these are all names that replaced colonial names. I don't know if ther... | good point there so back to southern sudan here i mean it does seem to be a trend in the names of african. countries to reach back to african antiquity and to. find names. associated with famous ancient kingdoms whether they be ghana or benin or - these are all names that replaced colonial names i, don't know if there ... | Good point there So. back to southern Sudan here. I mean it does seem to be a trend in the names of African countries to reach back to African antiquity and to find names associated with famous. ancient kingdoms, whether they be Ghana or Benin or - these, are all. names that replaced colonial names I don't know. if the... | good point there. so, back to southern sudan here. i mean, it does seem to be a trend in the names of african countries to reach back to african antiquity and to find names associated with famous ancient kingdoms, whether they be ghana or benin or - these are all names that replaced colonial names. i don't know if ther... |
I believe not. I believe the problem is that the only historic names that one could find for southern Sudan are associated with particular tribes which obviously causes all kinds of problems. | i believe not, i believe the problem is that the only historic names that one could find for southern sudan are associated. with particular tribes which. obviously causes all kinds of | I believe not I believe the problem is that the only historic, names that; one could find; for southern Sudan, are associated, with particular, tribes which obviously causes. all. kinds of | i believe not. i believe the problem is that the only historic names that one could find for southern sudan are associated with particular tribes which obviously causes all kinds of problems. |
Well, Simon Anholt, thank you very much for talking with us. | well. simon, anholt thank you very much for talking with | Well Simon. Anholt thank you very, much for talking with | well, simon anholt, thank you very much for talking with us. |
My pleasure. | my | My | my pleasure. |
That's policy adviser Simon Anholt who spoke to us from Norfolk, England. | that's policy adviser simon anholt who spoke to us from norfolk | That's policy adviser Simon Anholt who spoke to. us from Norfolk, | that's policy adviser simon anholt who spoke to us from norfolk, england. |
As NPR's Ted Robbins reports, the measure was having an effect even before it became official. | as npr's ted robbins reports the measure was having an effect even before it became | As NPR's Ted Robbins, reports the measure was having an. effect even before it, became | as npr's ted robbins reports, the measure was having an effect even before it became official. |
A few workers and one Chihuahua are sitting around the lobby of the laborers union, Local 383 in Tucson. Things are slow. It's the holiday season. The construction industry is in a slump. But it's Arizona's new law that's sending Salvador Barreras back to Mexico for good. For years he has been going back and forth, cro... | a few. workers, and one chihuahua are sitting around the lobby of the laborers union local 383 in, tucson things are slow it's the holiday season the construction industry. is in. a, slump but it's arizona's new law that's sending salvador barreras back to mexico for good for years he has been going back and forth cros... | A few workers and one Chihuahua are sitting around the lobby of the laborers union Local 383 in Tucson Things are slow It's the holiday season The construction industry is in a slump But it's Arizona's new law that's, sending Salvador, Barreras back to Mexico for good For years he has been going back and forth crossing... | a few workers and one chihuahua are sitting around the lobby of the laborers union, local 383 in tucson. things are slow. it's the holiday season. the construction industry is in a slump. but it's arizona's new law that's sending salvador barreras back to mexico for good. for years he has been going back and forth, cro... |
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The new law, they say, simply imposes state sanctions for what is already a federal violation. | the new law they say simply imposes. state sanctions for what is already a federal | The; new law they say simply imposes state sanctions for what. is. already a federal | the new law, they say, simply imposes state sanctions for what is already a federal violation. |
Keep in mind, the basic offense of not - of hiring illegal or undocumented aliens has been an offense in federal law since 1996, or longer than that. | keep in, mind the basic offense of not - of hiring illegal or undocumented aliens has been an offense in federal law since 1996, or longer than | Keep in mind the, basic offense of. not - of. hiring illegal or undocumented aliens has been an offense in federal law since 1996, or longer than | keep in mind, the basic offense of not - of hiring illegal or undocumented aliens has been an offense in federal law since 1996, or longer than that. |
But it's been rarely enforced. Tim Nelson is general counsel for Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, who signed the law last July. | but; it's been, rarely enforced tim nelson is general counsel. for arizona governor janet napolitano who signed the. law last | But it's been rarely enforced; Tim Nelson is general counsel for Arizona Governor, Janet Napolitano who signed the law last | but it's been rarely enforced. tim nelson is general counsel for arizona governor janet napolitano, who signed the law last july. |
The basic conduct of business really isn't any different under this law. This law does impose licensing sanctions. And some other states have started to do that, and we think that more states are going to do that until the Congress enacts comprehensive immigration reform. | the basic conduct. of, business really isn't any different under this law this law does impose licensing sanctions and some other states have started to do. that and we think that more states are going to do that until. the congress enacts comprehensive immigration | The. basic conduct of business really isn't any different under this, law This law does impose licensing sanctions And some other states have started to do, that. and we think that more states are going to do that, until the Congress enacts comprehensive immigration | the basic conduct of business really isn't any different under this law. this law does impose licensing sanctions. and some other states have started to do that, and we think that more states are going to do that until the congress enacts comprehensive immigration reform. |
The black light will come on. | the black light will come | The black light will come | the black light will come on. |
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Yes, that's correct. | yes that's | Yes that's | yes, that's correct. |
Jacob and Ryanne are both 3 years old. Nolan is 4. Jacob came into the household as a foster child. As foster parents, Rowse and DeBoer shared legal guardianship of Jacob. When they decided to adopt the boy, they faced the same decision they'd faced with their two other children - which of them would be the legal paren... | jacob and ryanne are both, 3 years old nolan is 4. jacob came into the household as a foster child as foster parents rowse, and deboer shared legal guardianship of, jacob when they decided to adopt the, boy they faced the same decision they'd faced with their two other children - which of them; would be. the legal pare... | Jacob and Ryanne are both 3 years old Nolan is, 4. Jacob came into the household as a foster child As foster parents Rowse and DeBoer shared, legal guardianship of Jacob When they decided to adopt the boy they faced the same decision they'd faced with their, two other children - which of them would, be the legal parent... | jacob and ryanne are both 3 years old. nolan is 4. jacob came into the household as a foster child. as foster parents, rowse and deboer shared legal guardianship of jacob. when they decided to adopt the boy, they faced the same decision they'd faced with their two other children - which of them would be the legal paren... |
I lose the right to make medical decisions for my boys. I can't enroll my boys in school. I am on an emergency card at school. I am listed as just an emergency contact person. I am not a parent. I am nothing. | i lose the right to make medical decisions for my boys i can't enroll my boys in school i am on an, emergency card at school i. am listed as just an emergency contact person i, am not a parent i am | I lose the right to make medical decisions for my boys I can't enroll my boys in school I am on an emergency card at school I am listed as just an emergency contact person I am not a. parent I am | i lose the right to make medical decisions for my boys. i can't enroll my boys in school. i am on an emergency card at school. i am listed as just an emergency contact person. i am not a parent. i am nothing. |
If Jane Rowse were to die, April DeBoer would have to go to court, to try to adopt the two boys. So Rowse and DeBoer sued Michigan in federal court. Current law allows male-female married couples to adopt children. It allows individuals to adopt children. But it specifically bans same-sex couples from adopting kids. | if jane rowse were to. die april deboer would have to go to, court to try to adopt the two boys so rowse and deboer sued michigan in federal court current law allows male-female married couples to adopt, children. it allows individuals, to adopt children but it specifically bans same-sex couples from adopting | If Jane Rowse were, to, die April DeBoer would have to go. to, court to try to adopt the two boys So Rowse and DeBoer, sued Michigan in federal, court Current law allows male-female married couples to adopt children It allows individuals to adopt children But it, specifically bans same-sex couples from adopting | if jane rowse were to die, april deboer would have to go to court, to try to adopt the two boys. so rowse and deboer sued michigan in federal court. current law allows male-female married couples to adopt children. it allows individuals to adopt children. but it specifically bans same-sex couples from adopting kids. |
Rowse, DeBoer and their lawyers say they were shocked when the federal judge in their case invited them to expand their lawsuit, to challenge the state's ban on same-sex marriage. | rowse deboer. and their lawyers say, they were shocked; when the federal judge in their, case invited them to expand their lawsuit to challenge the state's ban on same-sex | Rowse DeBoer and their lawyers say they were shocked when the federal judge in their case invited them to expand their lawsuit to challenge the, state's ban on same-sex | rowse, deboer and their lawyers say they were shocked when the federal judge in their case invited them to expand their lawsuit, to challenge the state's ban on same-sex marriage. |
He did not order us to amend the complain,. but he certainly urged us to do so. | he did not order us to amend the complain,. but he certainly urged us to do | He did not order us to amend the complain,. but he certainly urged us to do | he did not order us to amend the complain,. but he certainly urged us to do so. |
That's Dana Nessel, one of the attorneys working for Rowse and DeBoer. | that's. dana nessel. one of the attorneys working for rowse and | That's Dana Nessel one of the attorneys working for Rowse and | that's dana nessel, one of the attorneys working for rowse and deboer. |
It injures so many families in Michigan, and so many people are hurt by these laws. And so we felt compelled to do something about it, and we did. So here we are now. | it injures so many families in michigan and so many people are hurt by these laws, and so we felt compelled to do something about; it and we did so here we. are | It injures so many families in Michigan and so many people. are hurt. by; these laws And so we felt. compelled. to do something about it and we did So here we; are | it injures so many families in michigan, and so many people are hurt by these laws. and so we felt compelled to do something about it, and we did. so here we are now. |
Michigan has some of the most restrictive laws in the country dealing with same-sex relationships. Michigan voters adopted an amendment to the state constitution in 2004, that prohibits recognizing same-sex marriages or civil unions; or in any way treats same-sex couples as if they're married. | michigan has some. of the most restrictive laws in the, country dealing with, same-sex; relationships michigan voters adopted an amendment to, the state constitution in 2004, that prohibits recognizing same-sex, marriages or civil unions or in any way treats. same-sex couples as if they're | Michigan has some of the most restrictive laws in the country dealing with same-sex relationships Michigan voters adopted an amendment to the, state constitution in 2004, that prohibits recognizing same-sex marriages or, civil unions or in any way treats same-sex couples as if they're | michigan has some of the most restrictive laws in the country dealing with same-sex relationships. michigan voters adopted an amendment to the state constitution in 2004, that prohibits recognizing same-sex marriages or civil unions; or in any way treats same-sex couples as if they're married. |
Joy Yearout is the spokeswoman for Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who is defending the amendment. | joy yearout is the spokeswoman for michigan attorney general bill schuette. who is defending the | Joy Yearout is the spokeswoman for, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who is defending, the | joy yearout is the spokeswoman for michigan attorney general bill schuette, who is defending the amendment. |
The attorney general is the people's attorney. And his priority and responsibility is to defend laws that are put in place by the elected legislature, and also constitutional amendments that are approved by the people. | the attorney general is the people's attorney and his priority and responsibility is to defend, laws that are. put. in place by the elected legislature. and also constitutional amendments that; are approved by the | The attorney general is the people's attorney And his priority and, responsibility is to defend laws, that are put in place, by the elected legislature and also constitutional amendments that are. approved. by, the | the attorney general is the people's attorney. and his priority and responsibility is to defend laws that are put in place by the elected legislature, and also constitutional amendments that are approved by the people. |
She says changing the law should be a decision made by the state legislature and by Michigan voters. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in two unrelated gay marriage cases. | she says changing, the law, should be, a decision made by the state legislature and by michigan voters, meanwhile the u.s supreme court will soon hear. arguments in two unrelated gay, marriage | She says changing the law. should be a decision made by the state. legislature and by Michigan voters, Meanwhile. the U.S Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in two unrelated gay marriage | she says changing the law should be a decision made by the state legislature and by michigan voters. meanwhile, the u.s. supreme court will soon hear arguments in two unrelated gay marriage cases. |
Michigan's case is a little different than those two because Michigan's marriage ban and adoption laws are so restrictive. Jane Rowse and April DeBoer say they'll be happy if the judge says gay and lesbian couples can marry in Michigan. But mostly they want the judge to say they can both be the parents of all their chi... | michigan's case. is a. little different than those two, because michigan's marriage ban and adoption laws are so restrictive jane rowse and april deboer say they'll be. happy if the judge says gay and lesbian couples can, marry in, michigan, but mostly they want, the judge to say they can both be the parents of all the... | Michigan's case is a little, different than those two because Michigan's marriage. ban and adoption laws are so restrictive Jane Rowse, and, April DeBoer say they'll be happy if the judge says. gay and, lesbian couples can marry in Michigan But mostly they want. the judge to say they can. both be the parents of all the... | michigan's case is a little different than those two because michigan's marriage ban and adoption laws are so restrictive. jane rowse and april deboer say they'll be happy if the judge says gay and lesbian couples can marry in michigan. but mostly they want the judge to say they can both be the parents of all their chi... |
For NPR News, I'm Rick Pluta. | for npr news i'm rick | For NPR News I'm Rick | for npr news, i'm rick pluta. |
Today in our series on men in America, we're looking at something that once defined most men's lives - military service. | today in our series on men in america we're. looking at something that once defined most men's lives - military | Today in our series on men in America we're looking at something that once defined most men's, lives - military, | today in our series on men in america, we're looking at something that once defined most men's lives - military service. |
My father always taught us growing up that there's service to the community, service to the church and service to the country. | my. father always taught us growing. up that, there's service to. the. community service to the church and service to the | My father always taught us growing up that there's service to the. community service to the church and service to. the | my father always taught us growing up that there's service to the community, service to the church and service to the country. |
Mark Pierce of Fillmore, Utah served nearly for decades as a Green Beret. Men in his family have served since the Civil War. Mark and his son Jeremy, also a veteran, told me about their family tradition. And for Mark, his career began in 1970. | mark pierce of fillmore utah served nearly for decades as, a green beret; men in his family have served since the civil war mark and his son jeremy also a veteran. told me about their family tradition and for mark his career began in | Mark Pierce of Fillmore Utah served nearly, for, decades as a Green. Beret Men in his family have served, since the Civil War Mark and his son Jeremy also a veteran told me about their family tradition And for Mark his career began. in | mark pierce of fillmore, utah served nearly for decades as a green beret. men in his family have served since the civil war. mark and his son jeremy, also a veteran, told me about their family tradition. and for mark, his career began in 1970. |
I knew going into military I'd end up in Vietnam. My mother was sick about it because you know, she had already had one son that only lasted three weeks in Vietnam and had lost his foot. And now here I was joining up to go and mom tried to talk me out of it. But I said you know what? I'm the fourth-generation soldier i... | i knew going. into military. i'd end up in vietnam my mother was sick about it because you, know she had already had one son that only lasted three weeks in vietnam and had lost his. foot and now here i was joining up to go and mom tried to talk me out of it but i said you know, what? i'm. the fourth-generation soldier... | I knew going into military I'd end up in Vietnam My mother was. sick about; it because you know she had already had one son that only lasted three weeks in Vietnam and had lost. his foot, And now here I was joining up to go and mom tried to talk me out of it But I said you know what? I'm the, fourth-generation soldier,... | i knew going into military i'd end up in vietnam. my mother was sick about it because you know, she had already had one son that only lasted three weeks in vietnam and had lost his foot. and now here i was joining up to go and mom tried to talk me out of it. but i said you know what? i'm the fourth-generation soldier i... |
You know, all summer we've been talking with men about manhood and their experience and you know, lots of families have a kind of rite of passage - whether it's the first hunting trip or handing over the keys to the car. Was there some moment when you saw Jeremy become a man and was that wrapped up in the military trad... | you know all summer we've been talking with men about manhood. and, their experience and you know lots of families have a kind of rite of passage, - whether it's the first hunting trip, or handing over the keys to the car was there some moment when you, saw jeremy become a man and was that wrapped up in the military | You know all summer we've been talking with men about manhood and their experience and you know lots. of families have a kind of, rite of passage - whether it's the first hunting trip or handing over the keys to the car Was there some moment when you saw. Jeremy become a. man and was that wrapped up in the military | you know, all summer we've been talking with men about manhood and their experience and you know, lots of families have a kind of rite of passage - whether it's the first hunting trip or handing over the keys to the car. was there some moment when you saw jeremy become a man and was that wrapped up in the military trad... |
M. PIERCE: Yes, it was, because at the time Jeremy joined and I was in Iraq. We were getting rocket fire and I would be talking to Jer about joining up via Skype and then hear the explosions and the sirens, and then I'd have to leave. And his mother - my wife was going Jerry, are you sure you want to do this? Look at w... | m pierce: yes it was because at the time jeremy, joined and i was in iraq we were getting rocket fire and. i would be talking to jer about joining up via skype and then hear the explosions and the, sirens, and then i'd have to leave and his mother - my wife was going jerry are you sure you want to do this? look at, wha... | M PIERCE: Yes it was because at, the time Jeremy. joined, and I was in Iraq We were getting rocket fire and I would be talking to Jer. about joining, up via Skype and then hear the explosions and the sirens and then I'd have to leave And his mother - my wife was going Jerry are you sure. you, want to do this? Look at w... | m. pierce: yes, it was, because at the time jeremy joined and i was in iraq. we were getting rocket fire and i would be talking to jer about joining up via skype and then hear the explosions and the sirens, and then i'd have to leave. and his mother - my wife was going jerry, are you sure you want to do this? look at w... |
For Jeremy you know, for your generation - they are far less likely to have an immediate family member in the military. And so for you, was this a kind of benchmark of manhood? | for jeremy you know for. your generation - they are far less likely to have an immediate, family member in the. military and so for you was this a kind of benchmark of | For Jeremy you know for your. generation - they are far less likely to have an immediate family, member. in the military And so for you was this a kind of benchmark of | for jeremy you know, for your generation - they are far less likely to have an immediate family member in the military. and so for you, was this a kind of benchmark of manhood? |
So really when I felt that I had grown up and just become a man - it was also kind of a petty, competitive side, where my brother is older than me by about three or four years but you know, I'm larger than he is. I've always been able to wrestle with him. And it was one of those where my brother joined so you know - we... | so really when, i felt that i had grown up and; just become a man - it was also kind of a petty competitive side where my brother is older than me, by about three. or four years but you know i'm, larger than he, is i've always been able to wrestle with him and it was one. of those where my brother joined, so you know -... | So really when I felt that I had grown up and. just become a man - it was also kind of, a petty competitive side where my brother is older than me by about three or four years but you know I'm larger, than he is I've always been able to wrestle with him And it was one. of those where my brother, joined so you know - we... | so really when i felt that i had grown up and just become a man - it was also kind of a petty, competitive side, where my brother is older than me by about three or four years but you know, i'm larger than he is. i've always been able to wrestle with him. and it was one of those where my brother joined so you know - we... |
Did you guys end up talking to each other about your combat experiences? Is that something that either of you initiated once you were both serving? | did you guys end up talking to each other about your combat experiences? is that something that either of you initiated once you were both | Did you guys end up talking to each other about your combat experiences? Is that something that either of you initiated once you were both | did you guys end up talking to each other about your combat experiences? is that something that either of you initiated once you were both serving? |
M. PIERCE: The main thing I told both my boys was once you make a decision to pull the trigger or to do something that's going to end a life, you make absolutely sure that those conditions under which you do that are clear in your mind, because you'll relive that the rest of your life. | m pierce: the main thing i told both my boys was once you make a decision to pull the trigger; or to do something that's going to end a life you make. absolutely sure that. those conditions under which you do that are clear in; your mind because you'll relive that the. rest of, your | M PIERCE: The main thing I told both; my boys was once you make a decision. to pull the trigger or to do something that's going to, end a life you, make absolutely sure that those conditions under. which you do that are clear in your mind because you'll relive that the rest of. your | m. pierce: the main thing i told both my boys was once you make a decision to pull the trigger or to do something that's going to end a life, you make absolutely sure that those conditions under which you do that are clear in your mind, because you'll relive that the rest of your life. |
Jeremy, how did you take that advice and you know, was it helpful? | jeremy how did you take that advice and you know was it | Jeremy how did you take that advice and you know. was it | jeremy, how did you take that advice and you know, was it helpful? |
J. PIERCE: It was, and there were a few times when I had to really take that advice to heart and it was one of those you know - my dad is getting to be a grandpa now and he's constantly sprouting off advise. And it was just kind of another one of those like, oh great dad, thanks for telling me now something else. And t... | j pierce: it was. and there. were a few times when i had to really take that advice to heart, and it was one of those you know - my dad is, getting, to. be a grandpa now and he's constantly sprouting off advise and it was just kind of another one of those like oh great dad, thanks for telling me now something else and ... | J PIERCE: It was and there were a few times when I had to really take that, advice to heart and it was one of those you know. - my dad is getting to be a grandpa now and he's constantly sprouting off advise And it was. just kind of another one of those like; oh great dad thanks for telling me, now something else And th... | j. pierce: it was, and there were a few times when i had to really take that advice to heart and it was one of those you know - my dad is getting to be a grandpa now and he's constantly sprouting off advise. and it was just kind of another one of those like, oh great dad, thanks for telling me now something else. and t... |
You heard his voice coming back to you? | you heard his voice coming back to | You heard his voice coming back to | you heard his voice coming back to you? |
J. PIERCE: Yeah, I mean, we had one point where a person was trying to drive a car through our gate and we didn't know if they were like, lost or if they had a car bomb, and it ended up that he was just an innocent civilian who was just trying to turn around in our gate. | j pierce: yeah i mean we had one point where a person was trying to drive a car; through our gate and we didn't know if they were like lost or if they had a car bomb and it ended up that he was just an innocent civilian who was just, trying to turn around, in our | J PIERCE: Yeah I, mean we had one point where a person was trying to drive a car through our gate and we didn't know if they were like lost or if they had a car bomb and it ended up that he was just an innocent civilian who was just trying to turn around. in our | j. pierce: yeah, i mean, we had one point where a person was trying to drive a car through our gate and we didn't know if they were like, lost or if they had a car bomb, and it ended up that he was just an innocent civilian who was just trying to turn around in our gate. |
For both of you - when you look back on your experience I mean, what did you think it would give you in terms of becoming a man? | for both of you - when you look, back on your experience i mean what did you think it would give you in terms of becoming a | For. both of you - when you look. back on your experience I mean. what did you think it would give you in. terms of becoming a | for both of you - when you look back on your experience i mean, what did you think it would give you in terms of becoming a man? |
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Well, the research says is that really the human brain is design to do one thing at a time. To do things sequentially and we can kind of fake doing several things at a time. But it's a real stretch and I mean, it's - in a way, it's a sort of tribute to the human brain that were able to do it at all. But what we're doin... | well. the research says is that really the human brain is design to do one thing at a time to do things sequentially and we can kind of; fake doing several things at a time but it's a real stretch and i mean it's - in a way it's a sort of tribute to the human brain that were able. to do it, at all but what we're doing ... | Well the research says is that really the human brain is design to do one thing at, a time To do things sequentially and we can kind of fake doing several things at a time But it's a real stretch and I mean it's - in a way it's a. sort of, tribute, to the human brain that were able to do it at all But what we're, doing... | well, the research says is that really the human brain is design to do one thing at a time. to do things sequentially and we can kind of fake doing several things at a time. but it's a real stretch and i mean, it's - in a way, it's a sort of tribute to the human brain that were able to do it at all. but what we're doin... |
Do you think most people really are kind of honest with themselves about this? Or do you think there are a lot of people who are kidding themselves and thinking that they can do this? | do you think most people really are kind of honest with themselves about this? or do you think there are a lot of people who, are kidding themselves and, thinking that they can do | Do you think most people really are kind of honest, with themselves. about this? Or, do you think there, are. a lot of people who. are kidding. themselves and thinking that they can do | do you think most people really are kind of honest with themselves about this? or do you think there are a lot of people who are kidding themselves and thinking that they can do this? |
Well, certainly from the scientists I talked to, they seem to be unanimous. That people fool themselves into thinking they're much better at this than they actually are. And when you actually put people in the lab and make them do this, it's really easy to get people to screw up in ways that they probably are not aware... | well certainly from. the scientists i talked to they seem to be unanimous that people fool themselves into, thinking they're much better at, this than, they actually, are and when you actually put people in the lab and make them do this it's really, easy to get people to screw up in ways that they probably. are not awa... | Well certainly from the scientists I talked. to they seem to be unanimous That people fool, themselves into thinking; they're much better at, this than they actually are And when you actually. put people in the lab and make them do this it's really easy. to get people to screw up in ways that they probably are not awar... | well, certainly from the scientists i talked to, they seem to be unanimous. that people fool themselves into thinking they're much better at this than they actually are. and when you actually put people in the lab and make them do this, it's really easy to get people to screw up in ways that they probably are not aware... |
Yeah. Well, that's a - let's get someone to join us now who has done some of this research. Daniel Weismann, is a professor of cognition and perception at the University of Michigan. He's joining us from a studio on the campus in Anarbour, Michigan. Welcome to the program. | yeah well that's a - let's get someone to join us now who has done some, of this research daniel weismann is a professor of cognition and perception at the university of michigan he's joining us from a studio on the campus in anarbour michigan welcome to the | Yeah Well that's a - let's get someone to. join us now who has done some of this research Daniel Weismann is a professor of cognition and. perception at the University of Michigan He's joining us from a studio on the campus in Anarbour Michigan Welcome to the | yeah. well, that's a - let's get someone to join us now who has done some of this research. daniel weismann, is a professor of cognition and perception at the university of michigan. he's joining us from a studio on the campus in anarbour, michigan. welcome to the program. |
Hi, Lynn. Thank you. | hi lynn thank | Hi Lynn Thank | hi, lynn. thank you. |
Maybe you can explain a little bit more what is happening in our brain when we are trying to do one, two, three, four things at the same time. | maybe you can explain a little bit more what is happening in, our, brain when, we are trying to do one two three four things, at the same | Maybe you can. explain a little bit. more what is happening in our brain when we are trying to do one two three four things at the same | maybe you can explain a little bit more what is happening in our brain when we are trying to do one, two, three, four things at the same time. |
Well, I think that John's point is well-taken and reflective of a lot of research, which indicates that we really can only focus on one thing at a time. There are some studies showing that sometimes, it might be possible to divide our attention between two things. But for the most part, what's happening in our brain is... | well i think that john's point is well-taken and reflective of a lot of research which indicates that we really can only focus on one thing at a time, there are some studies showing that sometimes it might be possible to divide our attention between two things but for the most part what's happening in our brain is, tha... | Well I think that John's point is well-taken and reflective of a lot of research which. indicates that we really can only focus on one thing at a time There are some studies showing that sometimes, it might be possible. to divide. our attention between two things But for the most part what's happening in our brain. is ... | well, i think that john's point is well-taken and reflective of a lot of research, which indicates that we really can only focus on one thing at a time. there are some studies showing that sometimes, it might be possible to divide our attention between two things. but for the most part, what's happening in our brain is... |
And so that means what in terms of you're doing one task and then you move to another one, you really just can't complete what you've just done or you can't do it well? | and so, that means what in terms of, you're doing one task and then you move to another one you really just can't complete what you've just done, or you. can't do, it | And so that means what, in terms of, you're doing one task and then you move. to; another one you really just can't complete what. you've just done or you can't do it; | and so that means what in terms of you're doing one task and then you move to another one, you really just can't complete what you've just done or you can't do it well? |
Well, it sometimes means that while we're supposedly performing two tasks at the same time, much as Sheila kind of mentioned when she's driving home and she's talking on the cell phone, we think that we're kind of performing these two tasks at the same time. But often times, we have to switch our priorities between the... | well it. sometimes means that while we're supposedly performing two tasks at, the same time, much as sheila kind of mentioned when she's driving home and she's talking on the cell phone we think that we're kind of performing these two tasks at the same time but often, times we have to switch our priorities between thes... | Well it sometimes means that while we're supposedly performing two tasks at, the same. time much as Sheila kind of; mentioned when. she's driving. home and she's talking on the cell phone we think that we're kind of performing these two tasks at the same time But often times we have to switch our priorities between the... | well, it sometimes means that while we're supposedly performing two tasks at the same time, much as sheila kind of mentioned when she's driving home and she's talking on the cell phone, we think that we're kind of performing these two tasks at the same time. but often times, we have to switch our priorities between the... |
You know, I think that's an idea that a lot of people would just resist. Not everybody, but there's some dedicated cell phone talkers who just would absolutely refuse to believe that's true. So can you tell us a little bit about some of the actual research you've done in an MRI experiment? Maybe you can explain, like s... | you know i think that's an; idea that a lot of people would just resist not everybody but there's some dedicated cell phone talkers who just would absolutely refuse. to believe that's true so. can you tell us a little bit about some of. the actual research you've done in an mri experiment? maybe you; can explain like s... | You know I think that's an idea. that a lot; of people would just. resist Not everybody but there's some dedicated cell phone talkers who just would, absolutely refuse to believe that's true So; can you tell us; a little bit, about some; of the actual research you've done in an MRI experiment? Maybe you can explain lik... | you know, i think that's an idea that a lot of people would just resist. not everybody, but there's some dedicated cell phone talkers who just would absolutely refuse to believe that's true. so can you tell us a little bit about some of the actual research you've done in an mri experiment? maybe you can explain, like s... |
Well, I've been doing some functional MRI studies. Looking at what different brain regions contribute to attention in general and to this ability that we have to switch between different tasks. And some of those studies indicate that giving people advance preparation to switch between tasks, sort of allows the brain to... | well i've been doing some functional mri studies looking at what different, brain regions, contribute. to attention in. general and to this ability that we have to, switch between different tasks and some of those studies indicate that giving people advance preparation to switch between tasks sort of allows the brain t... | Well I've been doing some functional MRI studies Looking at what different brain regions contribute to attention in general and to this ability that. we have, to switch between different tasks And some of those studies indicate that giving people advance preparation to switch between, tasks sort, of allows the brain to... | well, i've been doing some functional mri studies. looking at what different brain regions contribute to attention in general and to this ability that we have to switch between different tasks. and some of those studies indicate that giving people advance preparation to switch between tasks, sort of allows the brain to... |
All right, we're going to take a call now. I just want to remind our listeners that we are discussing multitasking, and we'd love to hear from you. Give us a call at 800-989-255. And we're going to go Allen, who is in Fresno, California. Hi, Allen. | all right we're going to take a call now i just want to remind our listeners that we are discussing multitasking and; we'd, love to hear from you. give us a call at 800-989-255. and we're going to go allen who is in fresno california hi, | All right we're. going to take a call now I just want to remind our. listeners that we are discussing multitasking and we'd love to hear from you Give us a call at 800-989-255. And we're going to go Allen who is in Fresno California Hi | all right, we're going to take a call now. i just want to remind our listeners that we are discussing multitasking, and we'd love to hear from you. give us a call at 800-989-255. and we're going to go allen, who is in fresno, california. hi, allen. |
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So,(unintelligible),victim of the same trap and I am on lunch right now on the phone preparing for my next class and I have to prepare my notes in cleaning an instrument. And I was wondering for the, your guest, if what kind of results you found psychologically like - I kind of start to feel bad or less efficient if no... | so,(unintelligible),victim of the same trap and i am on lunch right now on the phone preparing; for my. next class and i have to prepare, my notes in cleaning an instrument and i, was wondering for, the your guest if what kind of results you found psychologically like - i kind of start to feel bad. or less efficient if... | So,(unintelligible),victim, of the same trap and I am on lunch right now on the phone preparing for. my next class, and I have to prepare. my notes in cleaning an instrument And I was wondering for the your guest if what kind of results you found psychologically like - I kind. of start to feel bad or less efficient if ... | so,(unintelligible),victim of the same trap and i am on lunch right now on the phone preparing for my next class and i have to prepare my notes in cleaning an instrument. and i was wondering for the, your guest, if what kind of results you found psychologically like - i kind of start to feel bad or less efficient if no... |
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And I'm much more successful. Like, I notice if I have three tasks to complete. If I tried to do all three, it takes me maybe 10 minutes, but if I go one, two, or three it might take like seven. But it's the feeling I have when I'm multitasking that I'm more productive especially I'm a music teacher. So, the environme... | and i'm much more successful like i notice if i have three tasks to complete if i tried to, do, all three it takes me maybe 10 minutes but if i go one two or three it might take like seven but it's. the feeling i have when, i'm multitasking that i'm more productive especially i'm a music teacher so. the environment th... | And I'm much. more successful Like I notice if I have three tasks to. complete If I tried to do all three it takes me maybe 10 minutes but if I go one two or three it might take like seven But it's the feeling I have when I'm multitasking that I'm more productive, especially I'm, a music teacher So the environment tha... | and i'm much more successful. like, i notice if i have three tasks to complete. if i tried to do all three, it takes me maybe 10 minutes, but if i go one, two, or three it might take like seven. but it's the feeling i have when i'm multitasking that i'm more productive especially i'm a music teacher. so, the environme... |
Well, let's get a response from Professor Weissman, because I think this is really interesting what Allen is saying, which is that really he prefers to do one task at the time. But the expectation now, seems to be, that you should be able to do more than one a time. | well let's, get a response from professor weissman because i think, this is really. interesting what allen is saying which is that really he prefers to do one task at the time but the expectation now seems. to be that you should be able to, do. more than one a | Well let's get a response from Professor Weissman because I think this is really interesting what Allen is saying which, is that, really he prefers to do one task at the, time But the expectation now seems to, be that, you should be able to do more than one. a | well, let's get a response from professor weissman, because i think this is really interesting what allen is saying, which is that really he prefers to do one task at the time. but the expectation now, seems to be, that you should be able to do more than one a time. |
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But you know what I mean? What it's starting, it's starting dialogue amongst black women. | but you know what i mean? what. it's starting it's starting dialogue amongst black | But you know what I mean? What it's starting it's starting dialogue amongst black | but you know what i mean? what it's starting, it's starting dialogue amongst black women. |
Right. Yeah, I mean I think that often times. I mean, it's funny you say you're a musician because I also play the trombone. And when I was growing up, I would always be doing homework and I had some sort of music on the background, and the television without sound on it, you know, at the same time. And somehow, I just... | right, yeah, i mean i think that often times i. mean it's funny you say you're a musician because, i also play the trombone and when, i was growing, up i would always be doing, homework and i, had some sort of music on the background and the television without sound on it you know at the same time and somehow i, just. ... | Right Yeah, I mean I think that often times I mean it's funny. you say you're a; musician because I also play the trombone And when I. was growing, up. I would always be doing, homework and I had some sort of music. on the background and the television without sound on it you know at the same time. And somehow I, just ... | right. yeah, i mean i think that often times. i mean, it's funny you say you're a musician because i also play the trombone. and when i was growing up, i would always be doing homework and i had some sort of music on the background, and the television without sound on it, you know, at the same time. and somehow, i just... |
All right, I think we're going to get more into that after break. Jon, you wanted to say something quickly if you can. | all right i. think; we're going to get more into that after break jon; you wanted to say something quickly if you | All right I think we're going to get more into that after break Jon you wanted to say something quickly if you | all right, i think we're going to get more into that after break. jon, you wanted to say something quickly if you can. |
With the caller raise the question of stress and actually Dr. Weismman's colleague, Dave Mayer, has done. They look at air traffic controllers, and one of the big problems for them, they ultimate multi-taskers and they burn out. | with the caller raise the question of stress and actually. dr weismman's colleague dave. mayer has done they look at air, traffic controllers and one of the big problems for them; they, ultimate multi-taskers and they, burn | With the caller, raise the question of stress and. actually Dr, Weismman's colleague Dave Mayer has done They, look at air traffic controllers. and one of the big problems. for them they ultimate multi-taskers and they burn | with the caller raise the question of stress and actually dr. weismman's colleague, dave mayer, has done. they look at air traffic controllers, and one of the big problems for them, they ultimate multi-taskers and they burn out. |
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Yeah. All right, thanks so much for your call, Allen. And we're going to continue this discussion about multitasking in a moment. Do you multitask? Does it work for you? The number is 800-9898-255. I'm Lynn Neary. It's Talk of the Nation from NPR News. | yeah all right thanks so much for your call allen and we're going to continue this discussion about multitasking in a moment do you multitask? does it work for you? the number is 800-9898-255. i'm; lynn neary it's talk of the nation from npr | Yeah All right thanks, so, much for. your call Allen And we're going to continue this discussion about multitasking in a. moment Do you multitask? Does it work for you? The number is 800-9898-255. I'm Lynn Neary It's Talk of the Nation from NPR | yeah. all right, thanks so much for your call, allen. and we're going to continue this discussion about multitasking in a moment. do you multitask? does it work for you? the number is 800-9898-255. i'm lynn neary. it's talk of the nation from npr news. |
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This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Lynn Neary in Washington. We're talking about all the ways that we multitask at home, in the office, behind the wheel. And to get a sense of what it's like to drive while distracted, check out our website. We have posted a video of a driving simulation while doing two things at once, tha... | this is talk of the nation i'm lynn; neary in washington we're talking about all the ways that we multitask at. home in the office behind the wheel and, to get a sense of what. it's like to drive while distracted check out our website we have posted a video of a, driving simulation while doing two. things; at once that... | This is Talk. of the Nation I'm Lynn Neary in Washington We're talking about all the ways that we multitask at home, in the office behind the wheel, And to get a sense of what it's. like to drive while distracted. check. out our website We have posted a video of a driving simulation while doing two things at once that'... | this is talk of the nation. i'm lynn neary in washington. we're talking about all the ways that we multitask at home, in the office, behind the wheel. and to get a sense of what it's like to drive while distracted, check out our website. we have posted a video of a driving simulation while doing two things at once, tha... |
Well, the neural scientist I talked to say that like almost everything else, you can learn to do things better. People who multitask a lot seem to get better at, it's probably task switching, but they're getting more competent at it. So, you know, you can say you can practice but for a lot of people, the answer is prob... | well the neural scientist i. talked to say that like almost everything else you can learn to do things better. people who multitask a lot seem to get better. at it's probably task switching. but they're getting more competent; at it so you know you can say you can practice but. for a lot of people the answer is probabl... | Well, the neural scientist I talked to say that like almost everything else, you can learn to do, things better People who; multitask a lot seem to, get better at it's probably task switching but they're getting more competent. at it So you know you can say, you can practice but for a lot of people the answer is probab... | well, the neural scientist i talked to say that like almost everything else, you can learn to do things better. people who multitask a lot seem to get better at, it's probably task switching, but they're getting more competent at it. so, you know, you can say you can practice but for a lot of people, the answer is prob... |
Well, there's an email here I want to raise because it guesses something I want to talk about. This is from Bob in Rochester, New York. Young people, who have had to grow up with dealing with multiple streams of data and information, seem to have an affinity from multi tasking, Scholar Linda Stone calls it continues pa... | well there's, an email, here i want to raise because it guesses something, i want to talk about this is from. bob in rochester new york young people, who have. had to grow up with dealing with multiple streams of data and information seem to have an affinity from multi tasking scholar linda. stone calls it, continues p... | Well there's an email, here I want to raise; because. it guesses something I want to talk about This is from Bob. in Rochester New York Young people who have had to grow, up. with dealing with multiple streams of data and information seem to have an; affinity from, multi tasking Scholar Linda Stone calls it continues p... | well, there's an email here i want to raise because it guesses something i want to talk about. this is from bob in rochester, new york. young people, who have had to grow up with dealing with multiple streams of data and information, seem to have an affinity from multi tasking, scholar linda stone calls it continues pa... |
Well, there's no question that technology is accelerating, and that all around us, we are multitasking all the time, essentially. And all around us are these distracting things, cell phones, blackberry's, text messaging on cell phones. I mean, there's so many things that we're trying to do at the same time, that I thin... | well there's no question. that technology is. accelerating and that all around us we are multitasking all the time essentially and all around us are these distracting things cell phones blackberry's text messaging on cell phones i mean there's so many things that we're trying to do at the, same time that i think we're ... | Well. there's no question that technology. is accelerating and that all around us we are multitasking all the time, essentially And all. around us, are these. distracting things cell phones blackberry's text messaging on cell phones I, mean. there's so many things that we're trying to do at the same time that I think, ... | well, there's no question that technology is accelerating, and that all around us, we are multitasking all the time, essentially. and all around us are these distracting things, cell phones, blackberry's, text messaging on cell phones. i mean, there's so many things that we're trying to do at the same time, that i thin... |
All right, let's take a call from Hannah, who is calling from Madison, Connecticut. Hi, Hannah. | all right let's take a call from hannah who is calling from madison connecticut hi | All right let's take a call from Hannah, who is calling. from Madison Connecticut Hi | all right, let's take a call from hannah, who is calling from madison, connecticut. hi, hannah. |
Hi. I'm at work right now and I'm listening to your show, and I'm on the phone. And I'm doing homework at the same time, I just wanted to say that I'm 19 years old, and I think my generation is particularly good of multitasking because we've grown up with technology are whole lives. And personally, I get bored if I'm ... | hi i'm at work, right now and i'm. listening to your show, and i'm on the phone and i'm doing homework at the same time i just wanted to; say that i'm 19 years old and i think my generation is particularly good of multitasking because we've grown up with; technology are whole lives. and personally i get bored if i'm o... | Hi I'm at work right now and, I'm listening to your show and I'm on the phone And I'm doing homework at the same time I just wanted to say that. I'm 19 years old and I think my generation is particularly; good of multitasking because we've grown up with technology are whole lives And personally I get bored if I'm only... | hi. i'm at work right now and i'm listening to your show, and i'm on the phone. and i'm doing homework at the same time, i just wanted to say that i'm 19 years old, and i think my generation is particularly good of multitasking because we've grown up with technology are whole lives. and personally, i get bored if i'm ... |
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(Laughter) I don't know, get some rest. Maybe you're not aware that I get up very early in the morning, but go on, go on, go on. Tell me what I'm missing. | (laughter) i don't know, get some rest maybe you're not, aware. that i get up very early, in the morning but go on go on go on tell me what i'm | (Laughter) I don't know get some rest Maybe, you're not aware that I get up very early in the morning but go on go. on go on Tell me what I'm; | (laughter) i don't know, get some rest. maybe you're not aware that i get up very early in the morning, but go on, go on, go on. tell me what i'm missing. |
And it changes the color - all of the greens, all of the colors, especially when the room is dark, which is what I like to play pinball in. | and it changes the, color - all of. the greens, all, of the colors especially when the room is dark which is what i like to play pinball | And it changes the color - all of; the greens all of the colors especially when the room is dark which is what I like to play pinball | and it changes the color - all of the greens, all of the colors, especially when the room is dark, which is what i like to play pinball in. |
I'll take a moment to say that the final piece in the series does have to do with multitasking at different ages, and it is sort of interesting. In partly, yes, it does help to have grown up doing like anything we do with our brain. We got better at it if we do a lot of it. But there's something else going on which is ... | i'll take a moment to say that. the final piece in the series does have to do with, multitasking at different ages, and it is sort of interesting in partly yes it does help to have grown up doing like anything; we do with our brain we got better. at it if we do a lot of it but there's something else going on, which is ... | I'll take a moment to say that the final piece in the series does, have to do, with multitasking at different ages and it is sort of interesting In partly yes it does help to have grown up doing like anything we do with, our brain We. got better at it if we do a lot of it But there's, something else going on which is -... | i'll take a moment to say that the final piece in the series does have to do with multitasking at different ages, and it is sort of interesting. in partly, yes, it does help to have grown up doing like anything we do with our brain. we got better at it if we do a lot of it. but there's something else going on which is ... |
Interesting, and the other thing - Thanks so much for you call, Hannah. | interesting and the other thing - thanks so much for you call, | Interesting and the other thing - Thanks so much for you call | interesting, and the other thing - thanks so much for you call, hannah. |
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Appreciate it. I also - something that I've been thinking about as this shows been going out and I know everybody who is emailing and calling in are sort of having the same awareness of what they're doing at this moment. You know, I'm very aware of the way that I'm multitasking right now. As I do the program, reading e... | appreciate it i also - something that i've been thinking about as this shows, been going out and i know everybody who is emailing and calling in are, sort, of having the same awareness of what they're doing at this, moment you know i'm very aware of the, way that i'm multitasking right. now as i do the program reading ... | Appreciate it I also - something that. I've been thinking about as this shows. been going out and I know everybody who is emailing and calling in are sort of having, the same awareness of what, they're. doing at this moment You know I'm very aware of, the way that I'm multitasking right now As I do the program reading ... | appreciate it. i also - something that i've been thinking about as this shows been going out and i know everybody who is emailing and calling in are sort of having the same awareness of what they're doing at this moment. you know, i'm very aware of the way that i'm multitasking right now. as i do the program, reading e... |
Yeah. I just wanted to make a quick comment also about the age group issue. You know, it is true that younger people around, you know, in their teenage years are certainly getting exposed to all sorts of multitasking situations and that they're good at. It turns out though that there is some research, notably by for ex... | yeah i just wanted to make a quick comment also. about the age group issue you know it is true that younger people around you know in their teenage years, are certainly getting exposed to all sorts of multitasking situations and that; they're good. at it turns out though that there is. some research notably by for exam... | Yeah I, just wanted to make a quick comment also about the, age group issue You know it is, true that younger people around you know in; their teenage years are certainly getting exposed to all sorts of multitasking situations and that they're. good at It; turns out though that there is. some research notably. by for e... | yeah. i just wanted to make a quick comment also about the age group issue. you know, it is true that younger people around, you know, in their teenage years are certainly getting exposed to all sorts of multitasking situations and that they're good at. it turns out though that there is some research, notably by for ex... |
I was just saying that I feel like there is certain situations in which I am comfortable with the idea of multitasking, others where I really when it's a big project where I really want to just be concentrating on one thing. | i was just saying that i feel, like there is certain situations in which i am comfortable with the idea of multitasking others where i really when it's a big project where i really want to just be, concentrating on one | I was just saying that I feel like there is certain. situations in which I am comfortable with the idea of multitasking others where I really when it's a big project where I really want to just be concentrating on one | i was just saying that i feel like there is certain situations in which i am comfortable with the idea of multitasking, others where i really when it's a big project where i really want to just be concentrating on one thing. |
Well, I think, you know, you're getting in a central issue here which is how demanding are the two tasks that people are trying to switch back and forth between or trying to divide their attention between. If they're not very demanding then you can perform them both well even if you're switching back and forth or at le... | well. i think you, know you're getting in a central issue here which is how demanding are the two tasks, that people. are trying. to switch back and; forth between or trying to divide their attention between if they're not very demanding then you can perform them both well even if you're switching back and forth or at ... | Well I think you, know you're getting in a central issue here which is. how demanding are the two tasks that people are trying to switch back and forth between or trying to divide, their, attention between, If they're not. very demanding then you can perform them both. well even if you're switching back and forth or at... | well, i think, you know, you're getting in a central issue here which is how demanding are the two tasks that people are trying to switch back and forth between or trying to divide their attention between. if they're not very demanding then you can perform them both well even if you're switching back and forth or at le... |
OK. We're going to take a call now from Jerry. And Jerry is calling from Fairfield, Connecticut. Hi, Jerry. | ok. we're going to take a call now, from jerry and jerry is calling from fairfield connecticut hi | OK We're going to take a call now from Jerry And Jerry is. calling from Fairfield Connecticut Hi | ok. we're going to take a call now from jerry. and jerry is calling from fairfield, connecticut. hi, jerry. |
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Hi, go ahead, Jerry. | hi go. ahead | Hi go ahead | hi, go ahead, jerry. |
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