We are all in a state of digital dementia.
In 2012, German neuroscientist Manfred Spitzer coined the term 'Digital Dementia' to describe the overuse of digital technology that causes cognitive impairment. Neurology Specialist Dr. Dr. Celal Şalçini, “Digital dementia is an ignored epidemic of this century and it affects our future generations.” says. Noting that we are all in a state of digital dementia where we are too distracted to complete even basic daily tasks, Şalçini lists the symptoms of digital dementia as social isolation, lack of movement, anger, short-term memory loss and developmental delays.
Neurology Specialist. exp. Dr. Celal Şalçini gave information about 'Digital Dementia', which he described as today's pandemic.
People let machines do mental activities
'Digital dementia' Starting his words by stating that it is a term coined by the German neuroscientist Manfred Spitzer in 2012 to describe the excessive use of digital technology that causes the deterioration of cognitive abilities, Neurology Specialist Uzm. Dr. Celal Şalçini said that digital dementia develops when individuals spend an excessive amount of time on electronic devices. “As a result, there is a decline in the cognitive abilities of young people and especially adolescents. It shows that children growing up in the digital age develop cognitive and attention problems, as well as have problems with memory, organization, reasoning, problem solving and face-to-face social communication.” said. Şalçini, who emphasized that there is In addition, the dizzying increase in artificial intelligence recently increases our dependence on technology and causes digital dementia. accelerates its effects. Digital dementia is an ignored epidemic of this century and it affects our future generations.”
We are all in a state of digital dementia
“Today we are all in a state of digital dementia where we are too distracted to complete even basic daily tasks.” Şalçini said, “While diseases in the spectrum of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, increase with age, digital dementia can even affect children with developing brains. Overuse of electronic devices at a young age is a growing concern for doctors and psychologists. Social isolation, lack of movement, anger, short-term memory loss, developmental delays are some of the symptoms of digital dementia.” He drew attention to the effects of digital dementia. Dr. Celal Şalçini said, “It is necessary to teach future generations to use technology wisely. Studies show that reading printed materials increases reading comprehension. For this reason, it should be encouraged to use print media such as magazines, comics and newspapers instead of tablets and smartphones for reading.”
Change starts with us
Stating that it is very important to play and exercise to keep the brain active and healthy, Şalçini said: concluded:
“Playing outdoor sports encourages real-time problem solving. Children should be encouraged to play games such as chess, scrabble, and jigsaw that allow at least thinking and problem solving, instead of games that only increase attention and reaction time on technological devices. Also, children are mirrors of their parents, they apply what they see, not what they hear. Change starts with us.”
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