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"In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots
and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable
philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to “outsource
thinking”.
But the emergence of technology that changes the way we live is not a new
issue. The change from analogue to digital technology began around the 1960s
and this “digital revolution” is what brought us the internet. An entire
generation of people who lived and worked through this evolution are now
entering their early 80s.
So what can we learn from them about the impact of technology on the ageing
brain? A comprehensive new study from researchers at the University of Texas
and Baylor University in the United States provides important answers.
Published today in
Nature Human Behaviour, it found no supporting evidence
for the “digital dementia” hypothesis. In fact, it found the use of computers,
smartphones and the internet among people over 50 might actually be associated
with lower rates of cognitive decline."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
