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RebeccaHow often are you on the phone?
Today’s times require us to always have it close.
We need a smartphone to pay bills, check e-mails, and of course, we also use it for social networks.
Many experts warn that excessive use of technology can lead to the deterioration of short-term memory, attention, learning, and problem-solving.
These are all symptoms of digital dementia. Dementia is a disease that affects older people when various brain functions decline.
The term was coined by a German psychiatrist, Dr. Matthias Spitzer, who says that the brain is like a muscle. It develops when we use it – when we don’t, it begins to wither.
Therefore, the most powerful weapon against this disease is learning, thinking, and using our memory.
Today everything is accessible through technology, so many times we don’t even need to use our heads. This can be especially problematic in youth because their brains are still developing.
The calculator figures out our bills, online maps guide us, but if we don’t remember some information, we can always check web browsers.
Many people today only remember how to find certain information – they don’t remember the information itself.
Our reliance on technology can lead to severe addiction, which is only exacerbated by social networks.
These networks earn stacks of cash with the time we spend on them.
This does not mean that technology is universally harmful and should not be used. The Internet can be a wealth of knowledge that is only a few clicks away.
It is important that we are aware of the pitfalls of technology and use it wisely.
Points to Consider
- Do you have a daily time limit that you are allowed to spend on your phone?
- Do you know any other negative effects of technology has on people?
- Do you feel like you spend more time on your phone in the summer?
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The original version of this article was published on 24th August, 2022.
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