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Higher Media Multi-Tasking Activity Is Associated with Smaller Gray-Matter Density in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex

Kep Kee Loh, Ryota Kanai
PLoS ONE Summary & key facts 2014 129 citations

The article says that heavy use of digital media and constant multitasking can harm thinking skills like focus, memory, and decision-making. It explains that intuition depends on brain networks and chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin. The piece cites research linking more media multitasking to smaller gray-matter density in a…

Media Influence and Health Mind wandering and attention Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
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