Tangent # 49 - Digital Amnesia & The Google Effect

We used to be able to rattle off phone numbers with ease, know and understand directions in a stronger way or even remember bits of obscure information. Now, we have digital platforms in our pockets that remember for us and give us the information we need.   Today we are talking about 2 newer "disorders" that effect us due to the time of life that we live in and the technology that is readily used.  Digital Amnesia is a psychological phenomenon that represents people's tendency to forget information that is stored in a digitally accessible manner, such as on their computer or smartphone.  The Google Effect is the tendency to forget information that is readily available through search engines like Google.  Do you miss what you used to be able to remember, or do you appreciate having tools like Wikipedia, Urban Dictionary & Reddit to add flair to your knowledge base?  Let's pool the "experts" and find out.

~Enjoy the Journey~

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