The Google and Memory Infographic Shows How Google Effects Memory
Susan Keefe — September 27, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: businessinsider & gearfuse
According to this Google and Memory infographic courtesy of the good people at Online Colleges, your inability to remember simple everyday things may not actually be a sign of early onset Alzheimer's. No, you are not losing your marbles at the ripe old age of twenty, it's your reliance on that handy dandy search engine Google that is to blame.
Knowing that Google will be there to bail you out of any argument with the indisputable truth means you are less likely to work hard to retain the knowledge yourself. Your brain is and always has a been a "use it or lose it" system of operations, and each of Google's time-saving features effects different parts of your brain. It effects our abilities to organize, visualize and analyze.
Well, it's not likely the Google and Memory infographic will change our search-happy ways, it is shocking nonetheless. What if Google disappeared tomorrow? Would you remember the name of that obscure artist or who the 37th President of the United States is?
Knowing that Google will be there to bail you out of any argument with the indisputable truth means you are less likely to work hard to retain the knowledge yourself. Your brain is and always has a been a "use it or lose it" system of operations, and each of Google's time-saving features effects different parts of your brain. It effects our abilities to organize, visualize and analyze.
Well, it's not likely the Google and Memory infographic will change our search-happy ways, it is shocking nonetheless. What if Google disappeared tomorrow? Would you remember the name of that obscure artist or who the 37th President of the United States is?
Trend Themes
1. Reliance on Search Engines - The infographic highlights how reliance on search engines is affecting memory retention.
2. Impact on Brain Functions - It demonstrates how Google's features impact our abilities to organize, visualize, and analyze.
3. Dependency on External Knowledge - The infographic raises questions about our dependency on search engines and the potential consequences if they were to disappear.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry could explore ways to balance the benefits of search engines with the negative effects on memory retention.
2. Education - The education sector can adapt teaching methods to encourage active learning and critical thinking rather than relying solely on search engines.
3. Psychology - The psychology field can study the long-term impact of search engine dependence on memory and cognitive functions.
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