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RE: LeoThread 2025-03-13 06:13

in LeoFinance7 months ago

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Perhaps most unsettling is the study "Digital Dementia in the Internet Generation," which posits that excessive screen exposure during critical developmental phases could predispose Generation Z to cognitive impairments and early onset dementia in adulthood. These findings stimulate a collective concern about the ramifications of screen addiction on future generations.

The Context of Passive Screen Time

It is essential to approach these studies with nuance. The predominant type of screen time associated with cognitive decline is passive, characterized by quick, engaging content that requires minimal cognitive engagement. This repetitive, fast-paced consumption can dull the brain and promote escapism rather than healthy intellectual stimulation.