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RE: Exoskeletons have a problem: They can strain the brain - osu.edu
When I was commuting into the city, I used to pass the time in traffic by trying to figure out whether I could get a palindrome from peoples' license plates by following the 196 algorithm in my head (reverse the digits, then add the original number to the reversed number; repeat until a palindrome was found or I lost track of the numbers). I still do it, once in a while, but with remote work, I don't drive as often.
It never felt like it was getting any easier, but maybe I just didn't practice enough. On the other hand, driving a car requires a lot less cognitive effort now than it did when I was 16 and working on my learner's permit.
I guess the capability to multitask might depend on the nature of the tasks.
It certainly does depend on the nature of the tasks. In some studies, researchers concluded that the inability to multitask depends on whether the tasks being performed require the same type of mental activity. I don't remember specifically what led to that claim. Maybe the topic is a good candidate for a post or series.