Forget Multitasking: Autism and the Lost Art of Deep Focus

Society tells us to juggle everything at once, but what if that's fundamentally wrong? This episode investigates the claim that autistic individuals are multitasking experts and finds it completely backward. From biology to history, the evidence shows that the autistic cognitive style is built for profound, single-task focus—a rare and powerful skill. We explore why "monotasking" is a strength we should all learn to value.