Does multitasking affect our ability to learn?

We have all heard how multitasking affects quality and overall productivity. However, Kathy Sierra expands on an increasing trend that may show how multitasking actually inhibits our ability to learn and absorb new ideas.

From Time Magazine:

"Decades of research (not to mention common sense) indicate that the quality of one's output and depth of thought deteriorate as one attends to ever more tasks."

This is a critical point if we want to truly become more effective and productive as leaders.

Multitasking makes us stupid? [via Creating Passionate Users]