Explore the complex relationship between technology and the human brain in this thought-provoking 29-minute video lecture. Delve into popular myths surrounding smartphones, social media, computers, and search engines, examining their effects on attention spans, intelligence, memory, and creativity. Discover how technology has transformed the role of teachers and impacted our social interactions. Learn about the link between boredom and control, and why we often choose social media over literature. Investigate how online access to information affects our memory and cognitive processes. Gain insights into three fundamental principles about the brain and challenge common misconceptions about its potential. Through engaging discussions and examples, develop a more nuanced understanding of how technology shapes our minds and behaviors in the digital age.
Overview
Syllabus
How Technology Changes a Teacher's Role
Warnings About Technology Since Plato
Are Smartphones Killing Our Attention Span?
The Link Between Boredom and Control
Why Do We Choose Social Media Over Literature?
Does Computer Use Make You Less Intelligent?
Link Between Availability of Information and Memory
Is Social Media Making Us Less Social?
How Online Access to Memories Changes Us
Can Technology Enhance Creativity?
Three Fundamental Principles About the Brain
Taught by
Wondrium
