For all you out there who believe in the myth of multitasking, this op-ed is essential reading. Our brains are wired to do only one thing at a time; whether we can switch back and forth between tasks quickly is a matter of speculation. I doubt that rapid switching is the most efficient way to get things done. Staying focused on one thing is the superior method.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has submitted some proposed changes to the Japanese Constitution that is raising concerns about his party’s commitment to liberal values. The current constitution guarantees many of the individual rights enshrined in the American constitution, but the proposed changes delete these references and instead substitutes submission to an undefined “public interest and public order.” These proposed changes augment fears that Abe is moving Japan toward a more nationalist stance reminiscent of its pre-World War II order. If true, then most of East Asia will certainly respond quite negatively.
Google has changed the way Palestine is recognize by its search algorithms. It used to recognize the “Palestinian Territories” but now recognizes “Palestine.” The change comes after the United Nations General Assembly voted last November (138 votes for, 9 against, and 41 abstentions) to give Palestine observer status in the UN. The change may seem trivial, but, given the power of social media in the world today, the change is truly consequential.
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