Information Quote by Jenna Wortham
“For many of us, our smartphones have become extensions of our brains - we outsource essential cognitive functions, like memory, to them, which means they soak up much more information than we realize.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Technology Magazine, 2018
Smartphones act as cognitive extensions, storing memory and information, leading users to offload mental tasks onto devices.
In simple terms: Phones become external memory.
Be mindful of cognitive reliance on devices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily phone use
- study habits
- work productivity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What information can be safely outsourced?
- How to balance tech use and mental exercise?
Overreliance may reduce mental sharpness.