“How a handful of tech companies control billions of minds everyday” July 26, 2017 — 17 minutes Never before in history have such a small number of designers – a handful of young, mostly male engineers, living in the Bay Area of California, working at a handful of tech companies – had such a…
Empathy starts early. Some scientists theorize and show that we are effectively innately empathetic. That is, we have what are called mirror neurons in our brain that are able to connect on a basic empathetic level with others. The video below does a good job of breaking this down for…
Ever wondered if all that screen time is negatively affecting your child’s brain? Bad news, I am afraid. According to all the experts, this electronic screen syndrome (ESS) is causing sleep deprivation, social isolation, behavior problems, and a hyper aroused nervous system. Some paediatricians have estimated that up to 80%…
In a recent conversation with my 13-year-old son he shared that when he and his peers were discussing video games he told them that he is not allowed to play anything where there is killing. For a moment I felt bad about this concerned that my rules could be affecting…
The Unexpected Effects of All That Screen Time
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Effects on kids and adults are different, and can range from eye problems to weight gain. Learn more.Is Screen Time Toxic for Teenagers?
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Screen time is a likely cause of the ongoing surge in teen depression, anxiety, and suicide.5 Skills -- from Empathy to Manners -- That Tech Might Be Eroding (and What to Do About It)
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If you're drowning in devices, but politeness is in short supply, it's time to get back to basics. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.Fortnite, Boys, and Self-Control
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What can research tell us about the latest videogame craze?Action video games decrease gray matter, study finds
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Action video games lead to a reduced volume of gray matter in the hippocampus, which can seriously impact brain health, a new study suggests.