Attention and Distractibility: Placing Science Waaay in the Backseat
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Attention and Distractibility: Placing Science Waaay in the Backseat


A feature article in today's New York Times:

Promoting the Car Phone, Despite Risks
By MATT RICHTEL
The New York Times
Published: December 7, 2009

"Industry pioneers have long been aware of the risks of multitasking behind the wheel, but still marketed cellphones to drivers."

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