Internet Speeds up Decision Making and Brain Function
A study of the use of areas of the brain during different activities found that it is markedly more active when carrying out an Internet search than when reading a book.
The stimulation was concentrated in the frontal, temporal, and cingulate areas, which control visual imagery, decision-making, and memory.
The areas associated with abstract thinking and empathy showed virtually no increase in stimulation.
The study's authors say it shows how our brains could evolve over the long term with the increased use of technology.
But while the internet brings benefits for the brain, they warned against its overuse, which could come at the expense of other brain functions linked to human interaction.
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