Internet make us smarter, but with less concentration

The possibilities of interconnection among individuals in 2020 could encourage their increased in intelligence and have a greater access to knowledge.

However, among so much information, the depth of reading and the level of concentration could be affected.

A study by the Pew Research Center and developed by Janna Quitney Anderson (Elon University) and Lee Rainie (Pew Internet & Live Project) revealed that of 895 experts, 78% agreed that in ten years the population in the world connected via the Internet may make better decisions and increase their intellect.

However, 18% supported an earlier study by Nicholas Carr called "Google makes us more stupid?", Which indicates that the intense use of the Web alters IQ and concentration of users.

The premise coincides with a study by the University College London, published a few days ago, which stated that the property of "linearity" of the network has made the population, mainly the young, suffer from problems in concentration.

In either of the two positions, the experts supporting the Internet search method will change the cognitive abilities of users.

"We will not have to remember to much information, but we have to think better and have more critical skills," said the study.

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