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“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.” quote by Jenna Wortham
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“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.”

Jenna Wortham

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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.

Key Takeaway

Be mindful of cognitive reliance on devices.

Themes

technology cognition memory

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

journalistic insight

When to use this quote

  • daily phone use
  • study habits
  • work productivity

Key Concepts

digital dependence cognitive offloading information management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What information can be safely outsourced?
  • How to balance tech use and mental exercise?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance may reduce mental sharpness.

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