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Nicholas Carr on deep reading and digital thinking

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Memory and Deep Thinking

The common notion that relying on Google and the internet for information storage frees up the mind for deep thinking is a misconception. Deep thinking actually involves moving information into memory to create connections and associations, so reducing memory capacity limits the mind's ability for deep thinking. Constant distractions from social media and websites with flashing ads can hinder deep associations and critical thinking.

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