Negative Side Effects
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While our phones offer convenience and diversion, they also breed anxiety. Their usefulness gives them our attention. Surprisingly they have a vast influence over our thinking and behavior. So what happens to our minds when we allow a single tool such dominion over our perception and cognition?
Scientists have begun exploring the smartphones effect on our minds and what they’re discovering is both fascinating and troubling. Not only do our phones shape our thoughts in deep and complicated ways, but the effects persist even when we aren’t using the devices. As the brain grows dependent on the technology our the intellect weakens.
Other studies have shown that not only do they affect our performance and attention span, but they can also cause blood pressure spikes. Read on for more details.
