Why can't the human body multi-task?

thenakedscientists ^ | 10/11/2009 | multiple entries found

[Swordmaker]

I just did it. . . But then I’m ambidextrous. . . But in a strange way. . . I can write legible in cursive with both hands, but only backwards with my left hand. Strange.

When I was in college my biology professor was the only person I’ve ever met who could naturally do it also. . . And he thought he was something special until one day he met a guy taking physics who was taking notes, writing with both hands, using his right to do the main notes, and his left to add footnotes and draw illustrations, simultaneously! Now THAT is multitasking!

[Swordmaker]

Try playing piano and strumming a guitar at the same time.

When I was in college, I had a small novelty combo. One our group was a pretty gal who could play the banjo and drums simultaneously. . . that took some real coordination. Always got a standing ovation from the audience. She was good.