Guys, this phenomenon is so true. And, as you say, it just keeps growing and growing.

I wonder if "multi-tasking" is really just a synonym for our lessening attention spans? The fact that we flick back and forth so rapidly between one activity and the next could mean that this generation gets bored too easily. We're always after stimulation [translate: entertainment?]. Sadly, I've seen it evident in my own life, and God's working on it right now.

Thanks for inspiring us to think!
Danielle | Homepage | 07.17.06 - 6:58 pm | #

Great post!

I think Danielle is right. Modern "multitasking" appears to be shortening the attention spans of our youth.

Having muliple things going at the same time (much of which I believe would be impossible without computers) has its place, as long as we can focus on a single important task when the time comes.

I'm looking forward to reading part 2. :)
Zac | Homepage | 07.17.06 - 7:46 pm | #

When it comes to entertainment our culture has definitely seen a boom. It is as if Americans are holding out their arms to grasp any form of media they can get a hold of and want to take it all in at the same time. "Multi-tasking" on entertainment is like eating as much candy as you can while it's in front of you to "save time" later. It's not healthy and the extra time you think you'll get from it seems to slip away mysteriously...

There are definitely forms of multi-tasking that are positive and often necessary for life, but I am guessing you will address that in one of your upcoming posts. :)

I can't wait to read the next one!

~Heidi
Bentley | 07.17.06 - 9:10 pm | #

Wow, what a great post. I hadn't ever really thought about multi-tasking like that...but it's true.

Great post...can't wait for the next one!
Kelsa | Homepage | 07.18.06 - 9:27 am | #

This post is good! I am looking forward to the next one. I have noticed that it is getting harder for people to stay focused on one task without taking a break to do something more entertaining. This is sad since we get the most out of our activities when we spend large blocks of time focusing on one thing at a time.
Elizabeth | Homepage | 07.18.06 - 4:08 pm | #