Information Overload May Damage Human Brain

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By Staff

Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 12:11

With increasing exposure to media in modern times, an average human brain is exposed to informations enough to overload a laptop.

Emails, the Internet, television and other media, inundates the brain with approximately 100,000 words a day, which is equivalent to 23 words per second.

Experts believe that information overload may have detrimental effects on the brain.

Getting involved with the electronic media, socially disconnect people and develop shorter attention spans.

A study revealed that people are bombarded with 34 gigabytes of information a day.

Never before in human history, our brains had to process as much information as they do today. The present generation is busy processing excess information that they lose the tendency to think and to feel. They end up sacrificing depth, feelings and emotions.

Experts believe that the information overload could prompt our brains to evolve in a new way.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.