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I do not agree with that the Internet destroys our brains. It is true that more mental work are doing by computers, not by us, but that does not mean that we have to become less intelligent through it. With smartphones we do not need to remember phone numbers, but it does not make us dumber. I think that just learning how to use new technology, it is a good stimulation for the brain.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the Internet, especially social networking sites have a negative impact, but for our emotional intelligence. They cause a decline in empathy. The same applies for games. We become addicted to the game, we are more prone to anti-social behavior.
Actually, it depends on us how we use new technologies and if we can use them judiciously. Technology in itself is not responsible for the decline in anyone's intelligence. Of course, sometimes they relieve us out of thinking, but also make that from the information and cultural goods separates us just a few clicks
And you? Do you agree with the statement: "The Internet destroys our brains"?
ReplyDeleteI think i this statement is a lot of true. Very often people don't see different between real world and cyber world. It is very dangerous for our world.
What do you think about brain training by learning languages or practicing maths?
It is very good idea. If you begin think, your mind begin develop and remember. I think good idea is read books, because your imagination and brain will works and can do in futture more good than see in facebook or other social media.
Do you know some techniques of brain training?
Yes, how I write before, read a book, solve crossworld puzzles or study about things, whitch will be can useful for me in the futture.
Has the Internet had an influence on your real-life relationships? What kind?
For me internet is a set of different information. Very often I comunicate whith his whith my friends or family and sometimes kill a free time. When I have free weekend and I go to home I can don't use internet by all weekend and don't miss it.
How much time do you spend online?
Hmm... Per day I spent about 4-5 hour.
ReplyDeleteI think the internet is a powerful tool through which we can learn a lot but does not stupefy us. Of course, as you wrote, the search may result in a reset of some messages. But when we find the information that we learn or gain her final desired effect, so the assimilation of information is achieved. Appropriate use of social networking sites sometimes even allows you to keep bonds with people. The problem arises when we replace the real life and talk face to face in most parts of the Internet.
In my personally opinion, The internet isn't destroy our brain but irreversibly change the cells response for process of our thinking, perceptions and creations. Unfortunately, we can't remember information forevermore and play it without check it in easy way in internet.
ReplyDeleteWe don't improve minds and ideas without internet despite of widely scope of information base.
We should include into our education the basic method studing with reading books, looking for solutions in dictionary and at least use our brain without helpful websites.
1. I partially agree with that sentence. I prepared my presentation about similar topic - how modern technologies have influenced the way we communicate. Indeed being online affects the way talk with each other, way of expressing our emotions or running conversations in real word. Those things have already changed and there is no way back. We cannot revert changes it. That destroys our old habits and is in the conflict with how world used to look like some years ago, but does it destroy people? I’m not that sure. We have adopted to new environment and we coexist with it, rather than suffer from its presence ;)
ReplyDelete2. & 3. I believe that the only way to train your brain is to keep it active. You should never stop learning, you should never give up on intellectual exercises. No brain training app or any other fake stimulation will replace it. Personally I love reading books. I see how they have developed my imagination over the years. Now I study. Even though I consider big chunk of my studies not needed from my job POV I feel that I needed them. To have more complex knowledge, to practice on solving abstract problems. Knowledge itself may not be needed. But the clue is to gain some crucial problem solving skills ;)
4. Yep. The Internet has enabled me being in touch with many of my friends who (due to geographical reasons) I wouldn’t be able to contact in traditional way. Thanks to it I met many interesting people online, or (what I find the most important) helped me to develop relationships which I have started in real life.
5. Too much :) It’s not that easy to asses. I’m online on my way to work, partially during work, on way back to home, or while being in the toilet… But in general not more than 3hrs/day. I hope :)
I partly agree that Internet destroy brain. This medium supports our thinking process (encyclopedia at fingertips), but many people trust boundlessly information in Internet. Good practise is verify any information in a few trusted pages. People naturally are lazy and they trusts all the informations in any page.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand I think that Internet kill our interpersonal skills in real life. My many friends prefer usage web communicator or send SMS than prepare face to face meeting and make a call. Other example is popular fast food restaurant - Mc Donald. In this place is self service computer for costumers. People prefer use inhuman computer that prepare order with one people of the staff. It is horrible.
I can agree with summary of that article.
ReplyDelete"To sum up, the Internet is a tool, which is able to lead you to be lonely, sad or even depressed. It can even destroy your brain in many different ways. However, this amazing tool is able to simplify your everyday life, work and help with situations that would be unbelievable without the Internet. That’s why, I think a conscious user improves his brain possibilities and uses the web in a very effective way."
It's not said that the internet will always destroy brain, like a zombie. It totally depends on a specific person. If someone is lazy and just stupid then yes - chances for destroying his/her brain grows fast. But if someone is inteligent and know how to use Internet and other great tools then it can help him in many things without any damage and loss.
I think that I can’t agree with the title of this article. From my point of view I use Internet to learn new stuff from it. Internet help me to learn new programming languages, get to know new algorithms and it provides me new daily articles which are increasing my knowledge. Additionally, internet is a powerful tool for communicate with people. Of course, I agree that there is no substitute for real conversation, but for example we hear more and more about dating in network. Lonely and sad people, with the help of this tool can find his/her soul mate and be happy for the rest of his/her life. Summarizing Internet is a tool, which people should know how to use. It can help you expand your knowledge or make people more dump.
ReplyDeleteDiscussions on the internet started many years ago and continues until now. Can we say anything that has not already been said? I doubt it. Each of us has different priorities, different needs and different approach to life. Every thing can be used well or badly for us but we decide about it. It is the same with the Internet. It can be a great help in everyday life, or even a source of income but also the instrument for time-wasting. And we can not unequivocally say that it is good or bad. If we are aware of what dangers may exist in the network, we can avoid them in a few simple steps, for example:
ReplyDeleteinstalling antivirus software to protect your data
sizing the camera to avoid preview us
blocking pop-up ads and pages for adults
do not throw your photos and information about themselves on social networks
and many others
Therefore, I believe that everything is good, if we can use it wisely
And you? Do you agree with the statement: "The Internet destroys our brains"?
ReplyDeleteI don’t agree with that statement, if used correctly it is very beneficial, if used wrongly its hurting you. Same goes for everything in life.
What do you think about brain training by learning languages or practicing maths?
For me language learning worked best. It help me train my brain and I did learn a lot of stuff on internet when it came to language learning.
Do you know some techniques of brain training?
Not really, sorry.
Has the Internet had an influence on your real-life relationships? What kind?
It had but in a positive way, I’ve met a ton of people with whom I am friends now.
A lot, my job is related to being online and I am online at home, don’t know if using mobilephones count but if it does then I am online most of the day
I think that the Internet has become today an indispensable part of modern life. We can improve our knowledge without leaving our homes. We find thousands of articles, trainings, e-courses from different fields Despite this possibilities there is a problem associated with previous sentence that people should always remember that Internet is not real. I use the Internet both as a tool in my job and during my free time when I can play some games or watch movies.The Internet should be known also as dangerous place full of untrue facts, pornography, violence etc. Everyone especially children should be aware of that.
ReplyDeleteI do not agree entirely with the statement that "The
ReplyDeleteInternet destroys our brains." In my opinion it does
not destroy it, but it changes the way it functions.
We no longer able to remember information itself, but
rather the way we can find it. Unlimited access to
information created the ability to access knowledge,
(that were unreachable to people who lived a few
decades ago) which often we can not find a use for.
I think that brain training by learning languages or
practicing maths is an excellent idea. I prefer
learning languages, because science is not my strong
side. Another example of brain training are logic
puzzles often used in IQ tests.
The Internet has both positive aspects (such as
crossing borders, saving time) and negative ones
(risks associated with Internet addiction and being
uncapable of practicing traditional social behaviors).
In my case, the Internet has a rather good influence
on my real-life relationships. I try to care of my
family and friends.
I spend online a couple of hours a day.
I think quite different. I think that problem is in, that we no destroy our brain, but feelings and soul. We are spending more and more time in virtual reality, and this reason make us feel more lonely. I rather learn training, I am not good at maths.
ReplyDeleteAbout brain training, when I was young ( 8 years old) -I went to science techniques memory.For these classes learned the techniques of how to create stories or chain of thought to quickly memorize the item.The Internet has a considerable degree on the formation of human relationships, and above all a sense of proximity-On the one hand, a network of causes that you are less lonely and on the other makes me less likely to meet up with friends because you spend time in social media. I spend online almost 9 hours a day.