Dr Paul Howard Jones - What is the Internet Doing to our Brains?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Dr Paul Howard Jones assesses whether the latest scientific findings support popular fears about what technology is doing to us.
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Truly interesting topic and I would love to learn more about it! How can we teach kids to become more experienced users of the internet and search engines? How do we make them think and use their brain to really dig in deeper, process the data and to become more critical with what is published online? How to teach media literacy and especially critical thinking towards references?
+FinnFun Maths HELL YEAH
This video is great as it shows that technology is fantastic tool for learning and connecting. However something which is mentioned at the end "reality can't keep up' is worrying as I see it as the main reason so many of us would rather look at our phones or spend time on social media rather than, or while, socialising in the physical world..
the random or unpredictable reward Dr. Paul talks of is exactly what makes games and tech so addictive. Its the same mechanics as a fruit machine or gambling for example.l I feel it is dangerous for us to rely on those mechanics throughout our life.
Add to this, that many of us are ignorant to these mechanics which are used in many games and apps, or even why we are compelled to keep checking our emails every couple of minutes. I feel that this shows that as beneficial as technology is, it does have the power to be a negative influence in our life.
@MarkoKraguljac I još nešto, stvarno je lepo kad vidim nekoga sa Balkana da komentariše na klipu ovoliko udaljenom od svakodnevice u kojoj se nalazimo (mislim na mejnstrim u našem okruženju, grand show i slicno). Daje mi nadu da nismo potpuno propali i da još ima ljudi koji žele da nauče nešto novo i da pomogneme pravim stvarima, nauci i kulturi da se što više proširi u našem okruženju.
@NidhoggKG All concerns you have are also present within the movement. There are no definite plans, leaders or authorities. One thing is certain, namely, circumstances have to get worse and present relations (economic and political) melt in order for something genuinely new and beneficial to be accepted and to happen. Technological disruption helps. Current crisis is deepening and will not so easily dissolve. There are many structural reasons to keep going. Coming years will show whats upon us.
@NidhoggKG I am prone to think that such transition, or something along those lines is pretty much natural process that will happen on its own. Question is, in 5, 20 or 100 years. It has no constructive alternatives considering technological progress. Nearly full automation of energy and agricultural production (bases of economy) is within our grasp. It could be our first conscious step in this transition.
@Genkaiman I'm not saying those negatives are the same, or to the same degree, obviously.
amazing information im curious at what studies he reviewed for the information
good day...
Good one, but then again, we do find these to cure boredom.
Whats the rush?
@danjoelabrenica no you're not, but there are few of us
Interesting but nothing new.
Could we get a debate about manufacturing and service sector automation and its real consequences on economy and possible solutions but without conservative tirades about green jobs, entrepreneurs and similar smoke & mirrors. Real, repetitive, boring jobs are not coming back.
Why is no one talking about this very tricky but important topic?
@Alexeon
i totally agree about television. probably when (if) i'll have children, i'm not gonna allow them to watch tv, no matter how loud they whine :) i don't really watch tv and i don't miss it.
but i don't think comics are bad influence! it's just an art-form. some may be violent, but not even close to video games and tv. and those are not for kids anyway.
no u r a good teacher i have seen really bad ones trust me
@Alexeon
humanity survived much more horrible things in he past. people are able to get used to literally everything.
@MarkoKraguljac there are studies about that too...try Daniel Pink's Drive video on this channel, or a video A Whole New Mind with Daniel Pink. There are more problems than one in today's world and RSA is trying to address as much as they possibly can.
I ako si sa mog govornog podrucja, sto mozda naslucujem iz tvog nicka, osecacu se smesno zato sto sam kucao pola ovog posta na engleskom.
interesting topic
Action video games FTW!
I wonder if all the humans before the internet were unhealthy, in that case.
Watching this video damaged my brain positively
@originaltrixi01 You should watch a documentary called the Mickey Mouse Monopoly.
@softworkings 71st
this was so sick
@toyshine lawl
@Mueiwark Bit of a strawman there.
kk
i was bored and typed in "what is the internet" just for shits and giggel
i thought the internet was only for porn.
@PBandJeIIy Lmao! :L:L
So true :L
get out more
I'm going to use these concepts to the next game I develop, which happens to be an educational one about macroeconomic factors.
It's interesting that delayed, unpredictable reward gives more satisfaction than totally predictable or totally unpredictable reward.
And I think an implication for education is that: using delayed, unpredictable rewards not only works better (based on the foregoing research), but is also a good simulation of real life later on. This is because, even if we do something completely "right" we still may not be predictably rewarded, though there's a fair probability we will be rewarded.
@pluralZZ9
Agreed. I would go fruther. I think the internet did a great job educating some people, perhaps all. I do see the people hanging on FaceBook, or chat sites or Farmville or games nonstop, but do we really think these people would be rocket scientists if it weren't for the internet?
Unlikely.
All in all, the internet is the greatest educational, artistical, social and cultural revolution in the history of humankind.
@NidhoggKG nah.. DP has some interesting points but his main goal (maybe unconscious) is to keep present system as it is. Instead of facing technological reality and pushing for freeing of people he explores motivations and possibilities for things to stay essentially the same. At least thats my subtle impression from few of his presentations.
Nemoj da se osećaš smešno. Što više ljudi razume ono što imamo da kažemo, to bolje.
@xjustamem0ryx I agree with you but wouldn't it be nice to hear some genuine answers from gray beards and scholars? Imagine them descending from their Ivory towers and proving their worth and wisdom by openly, deeply and bravely talking about this important topic which is before our noses, screaming but never or rarely addressed properly. Hearing distinguished professors going against this stream of mass stupidity and inertial ignorance would return some of their credibility as modern prophets.
@NidhoggKG We agree to disagree. Check out "Zeitgeist: Moving Forward", its a last iteration in the serial. Its a huge step forward and also addresses your idea of communism.
for such an interesting topic i find him to be a fence sitter. random stats and a quick acceptance of Social network sites being good for friendships just doesnt cut it. facebook glorifies the inane and airheads around the world rejoice as we are updated on the insignificant goings on of their lives. oh what your bacon wasnt crispy enough this morning!? oh no sorry to hear that and thanks for updating me!
I think somedays I play to much Minecraft, but at the same time it's a great art medium and I love creating my own worlds, so it helps improve my imagination and creativity. And the Total War series taught me diplomacy, politics, economics, war strategies, and history. So I thank video games for getting me insterest and improving my learning. But maybe that's my learning style. Also, my History teacher in grade 10-11-12 used total war to show us famous battles like Zama, or Hastings. ;)
@Genkaiman You know, in my English class, my teacher added a link on the homework page of my high school with the title "Is the internet making us stupid?". I have complete utter disdain for someone who wants me to be an ignoramus just because a majority of people enjoy social networking. In more ways than one, these educational videos have helped me in many ways to communicate and share ideas along with being able to be a more knowledgeable person.
He only talks about internet? It's the computer, the device that's more important. I can assume naive users is slow in typing, clicking, detecting, and does not anticipate as much as the experience users. Experienced users memorized the layout of the keyboard, they know where exactly results will come up therefore requires much use of the brain. For the naive users they just wait and see.
@Alexeon
of course reading or not depends on the person.if someone truly likes books, not necessarily stops reading.
setback might not the right word, more like negative influence. e. g. internet can be extremely useful, but most of the people spend 90% of their time online with useless stupid things. there are so many things you could do instead of well.. we know what people do on the internet. i'm not saying that our brain changing is a bad thing, i'm talking about lifestyle.
@Alexeon
i don't think that e.g. deterioration of the language, etc. is a progression. of course there are a lot of positives of the internet, but so many harmful effects too. i have to admit, i use internet every day and i notice a lot of those on myself. i started to read nicholas carr's book on this, but he wrote so many horrible things, i couldn't take it. for example educated people (professors, etc) said, they actually stopped reading books, because they're useless. paper is setback now?
@Genkaiman SEEMS foolish, indeed. But it also seems foolish to not consider every angle; it seems foolish to to "go along" with "modern life" with out ever questioning what it's doing to us, or what it's done to us, and it seems foolish to never think that there's something wrong with "modern life" and, if there is something wrong, it seems foolish that we would never look more closely at it to mitigate or out and out solve what problems there may be.
@MarkoKraguljac I just finished watching it, and I'm sad i didn't get to watch it before. As you said, it is a huge step forward in relation to Addendum - it presents a real plan for changing the world. But you have to ask yourself this: can humans just magically turn from one way of life to another without a huge revolution in their way of thinking? There has to be some radical change, or really significant event that would be powerful enough in order for that kind of revolution to succeed.
Uhm... ok, but bullying still happens in real life too. I think people are only mad at the internet, because there they can actually see and feel how their child is beeing bullied. I know that there's far more open aggressiveness on the Internet but on the other hand its far more easier to ignore those words than it is in real life. So please parents, teach your kids how to deal with those 'haters'
@MarkoKraguljac There is also the question of how much money would be needed to make just one of these cities described in that movie; and of course do you think with the all of the differences among people, do you think it is even possible?
It really is a nice concept, but I just think in real life just isn't plausible. Sure had effect on me, though. I am now feeling depressed.
@Genkaiman "It seems foolish to argue for or against a facet of modern life that has so deeply penetrated our day to day lives."
My parallel was that if there are bad points about it, it's worth debating.
Just as with the slave trade.
Design the system to the children who want to learn something faster so that they can do something else can do it. I don't think people need to be taught in year groups, especially in a high school. I think we'd have competitive learning.
@Genkaiman I don't think he is arguing for or against the internet on the whole, but rather suggesting that certain relationships people develop with technology or with the internet can be beneficial or dangerous to daily life.
Your videos' audio levels are too low... good video though
As with any tool, it depends on how you use it. Spending hours playing online chess is to fixing that pipe with a wrench as a mindless game like call of duty is to hitting your head with the wrench.
So, just finished watching... I think those guys from 'Extra Credits' from the escapist should talk to this guys and develop a new way of teaching for our schools.... this could be a long way...
Oh ffs i bet this happened every time something new happened in history, i bet alot of peoople weren't happy when airfix came out and thought it was too violent for their young kids
@Genkaiman Would you say the same thing about the slave trade, if the presentation was given by a slave?
Your argument would still fit, 100%, with that substitution.
...and I'm sure you like classic rock...
It's really great that you concern with these things, but you don't have to be a douche about it.
Kind regards,
Juan
Great talk! He's a great speaker and knows what he is talking about. I hope studying will soon become as fun as playing football manager.
Chat bots ..
Welcome to the Real Matrix
a prison for your mind ..
Perhaps the good Doctor could apply his learning to explain to us why many of our friends in the colonies are addicted to religion.
2-4 hours a week is my max, too bad some are hooked for hours a day. Think moderation, and go outside to enjoy nature. Its amazing.
I take this video to be a prime example of the folly we engage in when putting all our faith in seemingly "objective" studies.
it's all about how one uses it. people are surprising.
they might use it incredibly creative and nice or dreadfully disgusting.
@TOIJALANABC I don't know if this was an advice supporting my opinion or the opposite, but I'll check it out, thanks :)
21:30 You know what can teach you how to make educational games better than neuroscience? Studying game design.
If not for the internet you would begin to question your nature and be closer to who you really are
Don't flatter yourself. You're not the only person with an appetite for knowledge.
Rock, Rock, Rock and Roll Gaming School!!
more like if you are bullying on the internet you are a bully in the classroom
nah im 19, and i love this shit, though we are probably the only ones
I forgot why I decided to search my lecturers' names on UA-cam? :\
Lol 18:08 Lucky Star episode where Konata and Kagami are MMO-ing
It makes it so people like me wont watch your 26 min long videos.
lol if not for the internet, this lecture WOULDN'T BE NEEDED.
just to be clear, am i the only teenager watching RSA?
One of the better RSA vids!
I'm glad he recognized that it's what you do with the Internet that counts, not simply how much you use it.
The Internet is basically another communication medium (as were the telephone and telegraph) that connects us with things and people that are just as "real" as they were pre-Internet.
same here
i wholeheartedly agre... OOH, NYAN CAT!
i liked the bit where he talked
I'm addiceted to the internet... need help
A LOT of internet myths busted!
In order to improve learning they used to say that to fully use the brain and to pull more out of it you needed to use the following; seeing, saying (so talking or saying it loudly) and writing. Nowadays we don't do the writing anymore and not only that all these systems are sort of doing it (starting to do it) for us. So we do not imagine in our minds what we are thinking of and what we are writing. I wonder what the effects of that will be in the future.
you are viewer no. 306.
The irony....
24:40 "It's reality's fault."
I literally cheered. Absolutely right. Jane Mcgonigal's "Reality is Broken" is all about that sentence right there.
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Magic!
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@AfroMofo
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