Think Quote by Nicholas Carr
““The more you multitask, the less deliberative you become; the less able to think and reason out a problem.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shallows, 2010
Multitasking reduces deep thinking, making reasoning slower and less deliberate.
In simple terms: Doing many things at once harms focus.
Limit multitasking to improve reasoning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- work tasks
- studying
- digital media use
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you multitask?
- What tasks could you single‑task?
Some tasks truly require parallel processing.