I-minds: How Cell Phones, Computers, Gaming, And Social Media Are Changing Our Brains, Our Behavior, And The Evolution Of Our Species
by Mari Swingle /
2016 / English / PDF, EPUB
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Many of us would no more go out without our cell phone than we
would leave the house without clothes. We live our lives on
social media, and PDAs, tablets, computers and other devices
are completely integrated into our global culture. From
connectedness to accessibility and instant access to
information, a wealth of benefits accompanies this digital
revolution. But what about the cost?
Many of us would no more go out without our cell phone than we
would leave the house without clothes. We live our lives on
social media, and PDAs, tablets, computers and other devices
are completely integrated into our global culture. From
connectedness to accessibility and instant access to
information, a wealth of benefits accompanies this digital
revolution. But what about the cost?
Weaving together history, popular literature, media and
industry hype, sociology and psychology, and observations from
over eighteen years of clinical practice and research, Dr. Mari
Swingle explores the pervasive influence of i-technology.
Engaging and entertaining yet scientifically rigorous,
Weaving together history, popular literature, media and
industry hype, sociology and psychology, and observations from
over eighteen years of clinical practice and research, Dr. Mari
Swingle explores the pervasive influence of i-technology.
Engaging and entertaining yet scientifically rigorous,i-Minds
i-Minds demonstrates:
demonstrates:
How constant connectivity is rapidly changing our brains What
dangers are posed to children and adults alike in this brave
new world The positive steps we can take to embrace new
technology while protecting our well-being and steering our
future in a more human direction
How constant connectivity is rapidly changing our brains What
dangers are posed to children and adults alike in this brave
new world The positive steps we can take to embrace new
technology while protecting our well-being and steering our
future in a more human direction
This extraordinary book is a virtually indispensable look at a
revolution where the only constant is change—food for thought
about which aspects of technology we should embrace, what we
should unequivocally reject, and the many facets of the digital
era that we should now be debating.
This extraordinary book is a virtually indispensable look at a
revolution where the only constant is change—food for thought
about which aspects of technology we should embrace, what we
should unequivocally reject, and the many facets of the digital
era that we should now be debating.Dr. Mari K. Swingle
Dr. Mari K. Swingle is a neurotherapist and behavioral
specialist who practices at the highly-regarded Swingle Clinic.
She holds a BA in Visual Arts, an MA in language education, and
an MA and PhD in clinical psychology, and has won numerous
awards for her post-doctoral work on the effects of
i-technology on brain function.
is a neurotherapist and behavioral
specialist who practices at the highly-regarded Swingle Clinic.
She holds a BA in Visual Arts, an MA in language education, and
an MA and PhD in clinical psychology, and has won numerous
awards for her post-doctoral work on the effects of
i-technology on brain function.