While she would consider walking and chewing gum at the same time "simple multitasking," research suggests the human brain isn't wired to multitask when it comes to more complicated things.

In simple terms, the human brain can't efficiently handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously. That's why multitasking often leads to context switching, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.

Even though artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised sectors by simplifying jobs and increasing productivity, it is still incapable of matching the nuanced and deeply human multitasking ...