Why being easily distracted can be a very good thing

I spent 3 years writing educational apps where interleaved memory was one of the foundational points of learning. Here's a reference https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-interleaving-...

Others include teaching as a way to learn, changing location, spaced repetition. I can provide more references to research if you want.

I very much agree on groups. I find myself not even trying to think myself when in groups since everybody is talking and my focus becomes more about being a good listener.

Then I go to my computer and right away has good ideas how to solve something. Just because I got some alone time to focus.