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> FaceTime and Zoom have a significant cognitive load, too

Why the cogntive load would be lesser in a face to face conversation than digital assuming the internet connectivity is good ?

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I don't know why or how, but I can confirm that remote connections have a significantly higher cognitive load than in-person interactions. Perhaps it's the same reason as why talking on the phone while driving is much more dangerous than talking to the passenger in the seat next to you.

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