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No Stupid Questions

167. Is GPS Changing Your Brain?

Oct 15, 2023
37:37
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The podcast explores the effects of GPS on spatial memory, discusses an adventurous road trip with unexpected stops, and delves into the influence of technology on our brains. They also touch on the ban on chat GPT in schools and the impact of London's streets on the brain.
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Quick takeaways

  • Habitual use of GPS can impair spatial memory during self-guided navigation, while adopting an allocentric navigation strategy involving landmarks can enhance spatial memory.
  • Technology like GPS and AI can alter brain structure and function, highlighting the need for intentional and strategic use.

Deep dives

GPS technology negatively impacts spatial memory

A study found that habitual use of GPS can lead to a decline in spatial memory during self-guided navigation tasks. Greater GPS use was associated with a steeper decline in hippocampal-dependent spatial memory.

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