But the reason it seems counterintuitive is because we're used to lapsing into multitasking out of desperation.

但是它看起来违反常理的原因在于我们习惯于出于绝望 而一心多用。

But it's one of many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures that people without engineering degrees have discovered, often out of desperation, and shared.

生活中很多非专业人士在绝望时发现一些毫无技术含量但却能克服高科技问题的窍门，并与他人分享。这只是其中之一。

Some women used the solution out of desperation—to avoid having another mouth to feed or to get rid of a violent spouse or relative.

一些女性出于绝望而使用了这个解决方案——避免有另一张嘴可以喂饱或摆脱暴力的配偶或亲戚。

I'd spent the whole year going out of my way to ensure no customers, and now, out of desperation, I'm about to break the golden rule that had contributed to my success.

“我会花整整一年的时间确保银行内没有顾客，现在出于绝望，我即将打破让自己成功的黄金法则。