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Is Your Brain Becoming "Googlized?"
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Dr. Mercola
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November 18 2008 |
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Are our brains being rewired by using the Internet? A collection of evidence from recent studies tends to be pointing that way.
In one study by Gary Small, a professor the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, it was found that “emerging computerized technologies may have physiological effects and potential benefits for middle aged and older adults,” and that “internet searching engages complicated brain activity, which may help exercise and improve brain function.”
The purpose of the study was to measure the effectiveness of online activity in slowing geriatric cognitive loss, but the more interesting implications come in understanding that the brain of Internet users may be remapping itself.
Studies have shown that our brain has amazing plasticity. We can literally remap entire sections of our cortex to take on new functions.
If we use the Internet frequently, our minds will accommodate by building skills in this area. But this doesn’t imply that we’re getting the virtual version of a frontal lobotomy or, conversely, supercharging our intellect. It just means that we’re using our inherent hardware for new purposes so that we can better keep up with our world. It’s the same flexibility we all come born with, and it’s what makes humans rather remarkable.
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Search Engine Land November 14, 2008
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