Join us as we explore the ins and outs of interruptions.

Many people place interruptions in the category of “bad things”. Interrupting someone when they’re speaking is rude. Frequent task switching at work reduces productivity. A resume gap marks a major setback. A disrupted supply chain creates confusion and delay. But is this uniformly negative perception of interruptions really true? Are interruptions always disruptive, or can they sometimes be the catalyst for connection, creativity, and necessary changes?

In this podcast, we talk about interruptions with people who study them and live them to better understand how neurobiology, cognition, language, culture, and organizational structures shape our perceptions and feelings when we experience a minor or major break in the action of our daily lives.