Key facts
- A new study challenges the long-held scientific consensus that humans cannot multitask.
- Researchers state the findings unlock new questions about cognitive abilities.
For a long time, the scientific community has maintained that multitasking is not a capability inherent to human cognition. However, a recent study has presented findings that contradict this established view. The researchers involved in this new study have indicated that their work opens up a 'whole new set of questions' regarding human cognitive functions, suggesting that the ability to multitask may indeed be possible.