Comments on: Is the Internet changing the way you think? http://spanish-podcast.com/2008/10/15/is-the-internet-changing-the-way-you-think/ A bilingual blog and conversational Spanish podcast. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:02:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Patty http://spanish-podcast.com/2008/10/15/is-the-internet-changing-the-way-you-think/#comment-1656 Patty Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:53:51 +0000 http://spanish-podcast.com/?p=443#comment-1656 I think there are aspects of Web surfing that dulls the brain on other levels as well--emotional. I live alone and I find myself Web surfing as a substitute for human interaction--in the way I used to turn on the T.V. to have noise in my home. The flip side of that, sometimes when I visit my boyfriend's house, I will sit down at his computer to check email and headlines. I think I've tricked myself into believing that Web surfing is a form of interaction or active engagement. I think there are aspects of Web surfing that dulls the brain on other levels as well–emotional. I live alone and I find myself Web surfing as a substitute for human interaction–in the way I used to turn on the T.V. to have noise in my home. The flip side of that, sometimes when I visit my boyfriend’s house, I will sit down at his computer to check email and headlines. I think I’ve tricked myself into believing that Web surfing is a form of interaction or active engagement.

]]> By: Carol http://spanish-podcast.com/2008/10/15/is-the-internet-changing-the-way-you-think/#comment-1655 Carol Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:42:16 +0000 http://spanish-podcast.com/?p=443#comment-1655 Hi- I've been told that there is actually a change in how our brains work now because of the Internet. The older generation (like me) have a lot of information stored in our brains. The younger generation (my grandchildren) no longer store that information, but are more adept at learning where to find it. Different parts of the brain, apparently, are used. We also noticed a difference long ago, with the onset of TV and Sesame Street. Children's need for instant gratification was born and their attention spans decreased amazingly. Have to go now- my email and Google are waiting! Can't live without them. Carol Hi-

I’ve been told that there is actually a change in how our brains work now because of the Internet. The older generation (like me) have a lot of information stored in our brains. The younger generation (my grandchildren) no longer store that information, but are more adept at learning where to find it. Different parts of the brain, apparently, are used.

We also noticed a difference long ago, with the onset of TV and Sesame Street. Children’s need for instant gratification was born and their attention spans decreased amazingly.

Have to go now- my email and Google are waiting! Can’t live without them.

Carol

]]> By: Karen http://spanish-podcast.com/2008/10/15/is-the-internet-changing-the-way-you-think/#comment-1649 Karen Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:33:25 +0000 http://spanish-podcast.com/?p=443#comment-1649 Wait, I'm watching the debate, twittering and checking my Facebook page. I'll have to get back to you... ;) Wait, I’m watching the debate, twittering and checking my Facebook page. I’ll have to get back to you… ;)

]]> By: eleena http://spanish-podcast.com/2008/10/15/is-the-internet-changing-the-way-you-think/#comment-1648 eleena Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:52:17 +0000 http://spanish-podcast.com/?p=443#comment-1648 Micah, LOL :D Micah,
LOL :D

]]> By: micah http://spanish-podcast.com/2008/10/15/is-the-internet-changing-the-way-you-think/#comment-1647 micah Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:47:13 +0000 http://spanish-podcast.com/?p=443#comment-1647 Definitely, I remember reading that article in the Atlantic. I think it took me three sittings to get through it. : ) Definitely, I remember reading that article in the Atlantic. I think it took me three sittings to get through it. : )

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