Examining the Effects of the Internet on Your Brain
Imagine a world without the Internet. Some of us remember what it was like before everything was connected. But now, we can't imagine living without smartphones, maps and search engines at our fingertips. However, our increasing dependence on the online world is affecting us in many ways. Our relationships, sources of information and the way we interact with each other are rapidly changing – even our brains are being affected! With more and more devices relying on the Internet, it's no surprise that access around the world is continually increasing. In 2016, approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide accessed online services. The top three countries were China, India and the United States. English is the most common language used online, followed by Chinese and Spanish. Confidence in using the Internet is clearly changing from one generation to the next, depending on whether those who had to adapt to the new technology or those who grew up with it are easily accessible.
