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Brain’s “Cognitive Legos” May Explain How We Multitask and Switch Between Tasks

· Thedebrief · Aug. 26, 2026, 12:21 p.m.
Neuroscience adult brain brain brain multitasking Neuroscience multitasking task management Cognitive Science
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MIT neuroscientists have identified flexible "cognitive Legos" in the brain that aid in multitasking and information storage, providing insights into cognitive flexibility and task management.
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