Short Stuff: Turning Down the Radio When You're Lost

# Summary

Ever wonder why you instinctively turn down the radio when you're lost while driving? Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating science of multitasking and attention to explain this seemingly illogical behavior, exploring how your brain actually handles competing tasks and why focusing on one thing at a time makes you faster and more accurate. It turns out that doing multiple things simultaneously not only doubles the time each task takes, but also increases your error rate by up to fifty percent—so turning down that music actually helps your brain concentrate on finding your way.