Self-Proclaimed Multitaskers Aren't That Good at Multitasking

I don't know about "classic tests", but I've successfully written fully-functional scripts while having a phone conversation, browsing HN and chatting on IM. You just have to set priorities. You obviously can't read something in as much depth, but it's great for reading for filtering out good stuff to read in more depth later.

The original article excerpted in the lifehacker post: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8219212.stm" rel="nofollow">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8219212.stm</a>

I wonder how much money is being lost by businesses who buy multiple monitors for their employees and "allow" or encourage them to multitask?

I would argue that most "self proclaimed" anything aren't as good at their trade as they think.