1: Respond to at least one classmate using the following: Your boss is convinced you must first rank your daily tasks in order of importance to be most efficient. You would like to convince your boss otherwise by using your classmate's data. How many tasks did your classmate propose? Choose a time between 30 and 90 minutes that each task will take. If each task takes the same amount of time, calculate your classmate's total time to complete the workload. Then, look at your classmate's response for Paragraph 2 in which the quadratic pass method was used. How much longer will the list of tasks take if this method was used? Use this information to write a 1-paragraph memo to your boss to justify why the ranking of tasks should not be used. Explain how the company would benefit by using your method instead So I watched Brian Christian's TED Talk about how machines manage time, and honestly, the quadratic pass method kinda blew my mind. It's all about cutting down on those annoying task switches , you know, when you jump from one thing to another and your brain feels like it's running in circles. I picked out some daily tasks that make up my day: Checking and answering emails Cooking meals Doing my schoolwork Getting in some exercise Running errands Hanging out with my family Cleaning up the house With the quadratic pass method, instead of bouncing between these tasks all day, I try to group similar ones together. Like, I'll knock out emails and schoolwork back-to-back so my brain stays locked in work mode, then switch gears to errands or cleaning. Less jumping around means less wasted time and brain energy. Now, can I totally eliminate switching between tasks? Nah, life's messy , stuff pops up, people need me, and sometimes I gotta switch gears fast. But cutting down on unnecessary switches? That's doable and honestly feels like a game changer. I ranked my tasks by what's most important or urgent schoolwork and emails come first, then meals and family time, and errands and cleaning can wait till later. If I just did these randomly or strictly by time without thinking, I'd probably spend way longer trying to get stuff done 'cause I'd be all over the place. The quadratic pass method helps me stay focused, keep my energy up, and get my stuff done faster ,which means more time to chill and enjoy life. References Christian, B. (2018, January). How to manage your time more effectively (according to machines)[Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/brian_christian_how_to_manage_your_time_more_effectively_according_to_machines Expand discussion thread from Mary Moore 1 Reply, 1 Unread 1 Reply, 1 Unread Reply to post from Mary MooreReply Mark as UnreadMark as Unread MH Maccenzee Holman Jun 18 10:13pm | Last reply Jun 20 2:05pm Reply from Maccenzee Holman Paragraph 1: Daily, I perform several tasks: checking and responding to emails, completing academic assignments, attending meetings, meal preparation, managing work tasks, household chores, and exercise. By applying the quadratic pass method, as outlined in Brian Christian's TED Talk, I could group similar tasks to minimize context switching. For instance, I might schedule all digital communications and meetings consecutively, academic tasks during uninterrupted study periods, and domestic tasks during distinct blocks of time. Utilizing this method could help manage my time better by significantly reducing the cognitive load and inefficiencies of constantly switching between unrelated tasks. However, eliminating all contact switches isn't feasible because unexpected interruptions frequently occur, especially involving my family or urgent work-related issues. Paragraph 2: I ranked my daily tasks based on their urgency and impact: (1) completing academic assignments, (2) managing work tasks, (3) attending meetings, (4) responding to emails, (5) meal preparation, (6) exercise, and (7) household chores. Academic tasks are ranked highest due to their significant long-term impact on my goals. Managing work tasks and meetings comes next because these directly influence my professional responsibilities. Tasks such as emails and meals are routine but moderately flexible, while exercise and chores are less urgent. If tasks were addressed randomly or chronologically without prioritizing them using the quadratic pass method, it would likely take considerably longer due to increased interruptions and re-prioritizations. Thus, structured grouping and ranking substantially improve efficiency and productivity compared to performing tasks without strategic prioritization.