People are always on their cell phones or laptops, even me. If you walk by me while I'm waiting for a class to start, you will most likely see me on my phone. It just gives people something to do to pass the time and sometimes be productive. But scientists are now saying that doing this can lead to people's brains not learning certain things, come up with new ideas or remember information. If we are always on our phones when we're not doing anything else, our brains don't get the downtime they need to go over experiences we have had, solidify them and turn them into permanent memories. This really makes me think about how much better my brain could be and makes me want to try not to just go on my phone every time I have the chance. Maybe tomorrow instead of going on facebook and texting my friends while I'm waiting for class and have nothing else to do, I'll reconsider that and just take the time to let my mind process my experiences.
2. "An Ugly Toll of Technology: Impatience and Forgetfulness"
"We do spend a lot of time with our devices, and some studies have suggested that excessive dependence on cellphones and the Internet is akin to an addiction. Web sites like NetAddiction.com offer self-assessment tests to determine if technology has become a drug. Among the questions used to identify those at risk: Do you neglect housework to spend more time online? Are you frequently checking your e-mail? Do you often lose sleep because you log in late at night? If you answered “often” or “always,” technology may be taking a toll on you."
After reading this, I have to admit that I have an internet addiction. Internet has made me somewhat impatient, like when a page won't load fast enough it makes me mad or I just don't even bother waiting for it to finish. I always have been forgetful but I don't think that the internet has caused this or made me even more forgetful.
Reading both of these articles made me want to give up the internet for a while. I know I could probably never do this, but maybe I will decide to just limit how much technology I am exposing myself to every day.
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