Glenn's Garage

I plan to argue that modern technology for the most part has harmed brain development and weakened the overall knowledge of today’s youth. New technology such as the internet has brought forth “multitasking” which Restak and Anderson talk about at length. They state it as something that hinders the mind and it’s capabilities unless used in certain contexts where it can actually be beneficial. Then I want to go into depth about how psychologically the mind handles multitasking. Next, I want to discuss how internet and other technology of the modern era has given our brain less stimulation and need to retain information, quoting Restak and Anderson for backing. Finally, I want to talk about how socially technology has affected human interaction and how many people have become socially awkward or gained anxiety through lack of in person communication. It seems more and more people talk through their phones and less face to face which affects brain function and social construction.