Most cell phone users don't notice unicycling clown

In case we needed another reminder of why it doesn't matter that the iPhone can't multitask, a study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology indicates that most of us can't, either.

Specifically, 75% of people walking down the street while talking on their cell phones did not notice a unicycling clown passing them.  (Oddly, neither did 50% of the people who were not talking on cell phones, so really the phone conversation only cuts our attentiveness by an additional half.)

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So even if we could take photos or video while on a call, chances are good that we wouldn't notice the opportunity.  In any case, please be careful when walking, biking, or driving, consider pulling over to take a call, and watch out for clowns!