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We live in a world that is always on, where everyone is always connected. But we feel increasingly disconnected. Why? The answer lies in our brains. Carl D. Marci, MD, a leading expert on social and consumer neuroscience, reviews the mounting evidence that overuse of smart phones and social media is rewiring our brains, resulting in a losing deal: we are neglecting the relationships that sustain us and keep us healthy in favor of weaker and more ephemeral ties. The ability to connect and form strong social bonds is fundamental to human experience and emerged through unique structures in our brains. But ever-more-powerful technologies and ubiquitous access to media have hijacked our need to connect intimately and emotionally with others. The habits that accompany our digital lifestyles are putting tremendous pressure on critical components of the brain associated with attention, emotion, and memory, changing how we process information and altering how we communicate and relate, even at a physiological level. As a psychiatrist working at the forefront of research on the impact of digital technology, Marci has seen this transformation up close and developed a range of responses. Rewired provides scientifically supported solutions for everyone who wants to restore their tech-life balance.
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First published May 17, 2022
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December 10, 2024
يناقش الكتاب الآثار الناتجة عن التكنولوجيا واستخدام الوسائط المتعددة، ويقدم توصيات للمساعدة في حماية أدمغتنا بشكل عام والقشرة الجبهية بشكل خاص والتخفيف من حدة التأثيرات السلبية للتكنولوجيا.
� يستهل الكاتب بالحديث عن القشرة الجبهية وأهميتها فهى تقوم بمهام عديدة، منها:
١) ︎تنسي� النشاط والاتصالات بين مناطق الدماغ المختلفة فهى أشبه ما تكون بقائد الأوركسترا
٢) ︎التحك� في الانتباه واستدعاء المعلومات.
وقد لوحظ أن القشرة الجبهية هي منطقة الدماغ الأكثر عرضه للتأثيرات الناجمة عن الوسائط والتكنولوجيا.
� التأثيرات السلبية للتكنولوجيا..
▪︎نقص التركيز
(تبعاً لتصوير الدماغ وُجِد أن الأطفال الذين يقضون وقت طويلاً أمام الشاشة يعانون من ضمور قشري - نقص في كميه المادة الرمادية والمادة البيضاء في القشرة الدماغية - وضعف الإتصال العصبي، وانخفاض سُمك الدماغ في مناطق اللغة، مما يؤدى إلى صعوبة في مواصلة تنفيذ مهمة لفترات طويلة من الزمن مما يُظهر نقصاً في التركيز)
▪︎مستويات أعلى من الاندفاع، وسلوكاً أكثر بحثاً عن الإثارة
▪︎معدلات أعلى من القلق الإجتماعي والاكتئاب.
▪︎تدني الدرجات المدرسية
(الإستخدام المتزامن لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي أثناء القيام بالواجبات المدرسية بصفة خاصة كان له آثار مدمرة على المستوى الدراسي)
▪︎نقص الإنتباه، وفقدان التحكم في العواطف
▪︎تفشي وباء عالمي لقصر النظر.
▪︎تدني مستوى الصحه العام
▪︎تأثير جوجل: وهو نوع من أنواع فقدان الذاكرة الناجم عن الانترنت، حيث الميل إلى نسيان المعلومات التي نعتقد أننا سنكون قادرين على العثور عليها بسهولة عبر الانترنت.
والمثير للسخرية أن الاعتماد على أجهزة الكمبيوتر بدلاً من أدمغتنا جعل البعض منا يظن أننا أصبحنا أكثر ذكاء.
(إن إتاحة الوصول إلى المعلومات من شأنه أن يؤدي إلى تدهور أنظمة الذاكرة بأدمغتنا في ظل عدم وجود حاجة ملحة لتخزين هذه المعلومات)
▪︎حدوث زيادة كبيرة في الشكوى من آلام الرقبة، وتزايد الاضطرابات العضلية الهيكلية للرقبة والعمود الفقري بسبب وضعيه الجلوس الخطأ والمكوث لفترات طويلة أمام الشاشات.
▪︎زيادة الاكتئاب والوحدة
(وسائل التواصل الإجتماعي كانت بمثابة ساحة لمشاركة التفكير السلبي، مما قد يُسهم في تعزيز أو زيادة أعراض الإكتئاب)
� يقدم الكاتب عدة توصيات لخلق توازن صحي بين التكنولوجيا والحياة، منها:
▪︎أوقف تعدد المهام..
عند التحول من تعدد المهام إلى المهام الفردية سنكتشف بسرعة أننا أكثر تركيزاً وأكثر إنتاجية وأكثر انتباهاً للآخرين.
▪︎اختر الجومو بدلاً من الفومو..
متلازمة الفومو: هي الخوف من فوات أمر ما أو حدث ما
أما الجومو: فهي متعة تفويت شيء ما.
لذا فإن تحويل الفومو إلى الجومو يمكن أن يعود بفوائد حقيقية.
فإن استبدال الجومو بالفومو يعني استبدال التهور بضبط النفس وهو الأمر الذي من شأنه أن يكون له مكاسب كبيرة - على المدى الطويل- تستحق الإنتظار.
▪︎امنح الأولوية للروابط الإجتماعية القوية
(تعتبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي وسيلة رائعه لتعزيز الكثير من الاتصالات "السطحية")
▪︎ تجنب سلاسل السلوك القهري وطُعم النَّقرة
(تم تصميم مختلف أنواع التطبيقات متضمنة سلاسل استخدام قهري بهدف تعزيز عادات جديدة. والأداة الوحيدة التي يستخدمها بعض المطوِّرين في هذه المرحلة تكون بمثابة الخطَّاف، و"أنت" السمكة التي يحاولون اصطيادها)
▪︎ اختر الورق على البيكسل
(تشير ورقه بحثيه إلى أن جيل الألفية والجيل زد -وهم المواطنون الرقميون- يميلون إلى معالجة وتذكر المعلومات المطبوعة على الورق بشكل أكثر كفاءة من المعلومات التي تظهر في النص الرقمي على الشاشة)
� يستهل الكاتب بالحديث عن القشرة الجبهية وأهميتها فهى تقوم بمهام عديدة، منها:
١) ︎تنسي� النشاط والاتصالات بين مناطق الدماغ المختلفة فهى أشبه ما تكون بقائد الأوركسترا
٢) ︎التحك� في الانتباه واستدعاء المعلومات.
وقد لوحظ أن القشرة الجبهية هي منطقة الدماغ الأكثر عرضه للتأثيرات الناجمة عن الوسائط والتكنولوجيا.
� التأثيرات السلبية للتكنولوجيا..
▪︎نقص التركيز
(تبعاً لتصوير الدماغ وُجِد أن الأطفال الذين يقضون وقت طويلاً أمام الشاشة يعانون من ضمور قشري - نقص في كميه المادة الرمادية والمادة البيضاء في القشرة الدماغية - وضعف الإتصال العصبي، وانخفاض سُمك الدماغ في مناطق اللغة، مما يؤدى إلى صعوبة في مواصلة تنفيذ مهمة لفترات طويلة من الزمن مما يُظهر نقصاً في التركيز)
▪︎مستويات أعلى من الاندفاع، وسلوكاً أكثر بحثاً عن الإثارة
▪︎معدلات أعلى من القلق الإجتماعي والاكتئاب.
▪︎تدني الدرجات المدرسية
(الإستخدام المتزامن لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي أثناء القيام بالواجبات المدرسية بصفة خاصة كان له آثار مدمرة على المستوى الدراسي)
▪︎نقص الإنتباه، وفقدان التحكم في العواطف
▪︎تفشي وباء عالمي لقصر النظر.
▪︎تدني مستوى الصحه العام
▪︎تأثير جوجل: وهو نوع من أنواع فقدان الذاكرة الناجم عن الانترنت، حيث الميل إلى نسيان المعلومات التي نعتقد أننا سنكون قادرين على العثور عليها بسهولة عبر الانترنت.
والمثير للسخرية أن الاعتماد على أجهزة الكمبيوتر بدلاً من أدمغتنا جعل البعض منا يظن أننا أصبحنا أكثر ذكاء.
(إن إتاحة الوصول إلى المعلومات من شأنه أن يؤدي إلى تدهور أنظمة الذاكرة بأدمغتنا في ظل عدم وجود حاجة ملحة لتخزين هذه المعلومات)
▪︎حدوث زيادة كبيرة في الشكوى من آلام الرقبة، وتزايد الاضطرابات العضلية الهيكلية للرقبة والعمود الفقري بسبب وضعيه الجلوس الخطأ والمكوث لفترات طويلة أمام الشاشات.
▪︎زيادة الاكتئاب والوحدة
(وسائل التواصل الإجتماعي كانت بمثابة ساحة لمشاركة التفكير السلبي، مما قد يُسهم في تعزيز أو زيادة أعراض الإكتئاب)
� يقدم الكاتب عدة توصيات لخلق توازن صحي بين التكنولوجيا والحياة، منها:
▪︎أوقف تعدد المهام..
عند التحول من تعدد المهام إلى المهام الفردية سنكتشف بسرعة أننا أكثر تركيزاً وأكثر إنتاجية وأكثر انتباهاً للآخرين.
▪︎اختر الجومو بدلاً من الفومو..
متلازمة الفومو: هي الخوف من فوات أمر ما أو حدث ما
أما الجومو: فهي متعة تفويت شيء ما.
لذا فإن تحويل الفومو إلى الجومو يمكن أن يعود بفوائد حقيقية.
فإن استبدال الجومو بالفومو يعني استبدال التهور بضبط النفس وهو الأمر الذي من شأنه أن يكون له مكاسب كبيرة - على المدى الطويل- تستحق الإنتظار.
▪︎امنح الأولوية للروابط الإجتماعية القوية
(تعتبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي وسيلة رائعه لتعزيز الكثير من الاتصالات "السطحية")
▪︎ تجنب سلاسل السلوك القهري وطُعم النَّقرة
(تم تصميم مختلف أنواع التطبيقات متضمنة سلاسل استخدام قهري بهدف تعزيز عادات جديدة. والأداة الوحيدة التي يستخدمها بعض المطوِّرين في هذه المرحلة تكون بمثابة الخطَّاف، و"أنت" السمكة التي يحاولون اصطيادها)
▪︎ اختر الورق على البيكسل
(تشير ورقه بحثيه إلى أن جيل الألفية والجيل زد -وهم المواطنون الرقميون- يميلون إلى معالجة وتذكر المعلومات المطبوعة على الورق بشكل أكثر كفاءة من المعلومات التي تظهر في النص الرقمي على الشاشة)
August 6, 2022
Lately, I've been reading about how the internet affects our brain and this is a good addition to that collection. It is more academic than Deep Work by Cal Newport, but Newport's is more motivating. I am glad I read Newport first and followed it up with this one, which gets more into the neuroscience behind why it's a good idea to do that deep work. Don't see me much on social media these days, this is why. I used to have hobbies and interests that over time, were pushed out due to too much time wasted doing things I don't really care about. It made me feel like crap. I am loving the boundaries I'm setting with internet usage and I'm seeing results. I'm also making headway on projects I've been having difficulty getting through.
One minor quibble: This is not an informal conversation, it's a formal book. The better word choice in this case is "addictive." The number of times "addicting behaviors" is mentioned drove me to the brink of insanity, but for many, that may be overly picky.
One minor quibble: This is not an informal conversation, it's a formal book. The better word choice in this case is "addictive." The number of times "addicting behaviors" is mentioned drove me to the brink of insanity, but for many, that may be overly picky.
May 13, 2022
An important book about the dangers of our constant electronic connectivity, with strategies for you (or your child) to limit the negative effects of technology and restore a tech-life balance. Highly recommended.
March 7, 2025
Actual rating: 3.6
I've long been a fan of books on our relationship with technology, as this is an area I've chronically struggled in. This book takes a more lenient approach compared to other books I've read, such as Cal Newport's Deep Work and Digital Minimalism. And while I definitely prefer Cal's radical approach to weeding out the invasiveness of technology, I still think this book is a decent read.
I've long been a fan of books on our relationship with technology, as this is an area I've chronically struggled in. This book takes a more lenient approach compared to other books I've read, such as Cal Newport's Deep Work and Digital Minimalism. And while I definitely prefer Cal's radical approach to weeding out the invasiveness of technology, I still think this book is a decent read.
January 10, 2023
Very well-researched and informative book on what modern technology is changing in our brains and some of the risk and rewards that come with it. The author very clearly explains the studies and literature reviews he gets the information from, careful to highlight the positives and negatives of the various factors of the study, and highlights what is confirmed by the study, what can be conferred/ assumed by the results, and what further research is required.
I liked his regular reminder that correlation � causation as that is a far too common issue when non-professionals reference scientific studies.
As a regular media multi-tasker (I have my screen split with a Youtube video playing while I type this), I felt very called out by that section of the book.
My one fault perhaps with this book is that I think it had too broad of a focus. Each section in the book has full books written about that issue. This book is like if you blended Digital Minimalism, Deep Work, Atomic Habits, Why We Sleep, Power of Habit, plus several others. It included additional elements about Online Porn induced ED, Sleep Hygiene, driving and texting, early childhood education (Baby Einstein is a scam)... and more I can't currently remember. The focus was so broad that at times I thought it repetitive but if you're reading bits and pieces that interest you it wouldn't have this overlap.
One takeaway (though I'm not and never will be a parent) keep children under the age of 3 away from screens as much as possible.
I liked his regular reminder that correlation � causation as that is a far too common issue when non-professionals reference scientific studies.
As a regular media multi-tasker (I have my screen split with a Youtube video playing while I type this), I felt very called out by that section of the book.
My one fault perhaps with this book is that I think it had too broad of a focus. Each section in the book has full books written about that issue. This book is like if you blended Digital Minimalism, Deep Work, Atomic Habits, Why We Sleep, Power of Habit, plus several others. It included additional elements about Online Porn induced ED, Sleep Hygiene, driving and texting, early childhood education (Baby Einstein is a scam)... and more I can't currently remember. The focus was so broad that at times I thought it repetitive but if you're reading bits and pieces that interest you it wouldn't have this overlap.
One takeaway (though I'm not and never will be a parent) keep children under the age of 3 away from screens as much as possible.
July 16, 2024
I literally have shaped my life based on this book. Understanding the psychology and neuroscience of cell phone use has given me the perspective to commit to a change in ways that I couldn’t before when I have tried to decrease my usage.
August 13, 2023
This makes so much sense, and is frightening.
December 8, 2022
3yo and younger: no screen time. There are no social, language, or cognition gains for this age group when exposed to screen-based content, only negative impacts.
People need to people. The more we sub online life for in-person life, the less we're able to function in person which creates a loop that puts us at much greater risk of depression, anxiety, dementia, and early death.
Stop device multitasking. It's destroying our capacity to focus.
People need to people. The more we sub online life for in-person life, the less we're able to function in person which creates a loop that puts us at much greater risk of depression, anxiety, dementia, and early death.
Stop device multitasking. It's destroying our capacity to focus.
June 16, 2024
06/15/24
Update:
Good re-read - inspired me to delete the Mail app from my phone once and for all. I check my email unnecessarily way too many times every day.
01/05/23
Review:
If you’ve read “Digital Minimalism� by Cal Newport, you’d most definitely want to read this in-depth, neuroscientific take on how our brains are being affected by technology. Whether you’re an iPad kid, a baby boomer, Gen-Z, or Millenial, this book will provide real insights backed by a plethora of academic studies and explorations that will make you think twice about your own relationship with your phone.
I’m naturally a lover of neuroscience and neurobiology, so connecting the happenings of our biology with the ubiquitous access to the internet made these points hit home harder than someone telling me that “social media is bad for you�. Of course we know it’s not good for us but what about it is not good for us? What does it do to our brains in the long-term? How does it affect our mental health for years to come? How does it affect our social relationships? Offline and online? If you’d like to find out, please give this book a try, you will not be disappointed.
One complaint I have is that gaming is mainly shown in a negative light in the book. There were only a few brief mentions about how gaming with others can benefit us socially similar to a real-life face-to-face interaction but that was it. I grew up with gaming and loved at how much it has taught me in terms of history, executive function (planning, executing, delayed gratification), working with others, and more. If you get to the gaming discussion of the book, please take it all with a grain of salt. The findings may be alarming but I assure you, those findings are for extreme gamers on the spectrum of gaming.
Overall, I won’t dock a star for the highly negative light on the gaming portion of the book. Please give this book a read! It will change your mind about social media and your relationship with technology drastically.
Update:
Good re-read - inspired me to delete the Mail app from my phone once and for all. I check my email unnecessarily way too many times every day.
01/05/23
Review:
If you’ve read “Digital Minimalism� by Cal Newport, you’d most definitely want to read this in-depth, neuroscientific take on how our brains are being affected by technology. Whether you’re an iPad kid, a baby boomer, Gen-Z, or Millenial, this book will provide real insights backed by a plethora of academic studies and explorations that will make you think twice about your own relationship with your phone.
I’m naturally a lover of neuroscience and neurobiology, so connecting the happenings of our biology with the ubiquitous access to the internet made these points hit home harder than someone telling me that “social media is bad for you�. Of course we know it’s not good for us but what about it is not good for us? What does it do to our brains in the long-term? How does it affect our mental health for years to come? How does it affect our social relationships? Offline and online? If you’d like to find out, please give this book a try, you will not be disappointed.
One complaint I have is that gaming is mainly shown in a negative light in the book. There were only a few brief mentions about how gaming with others can benefit us socially similar to a real-life face-to-face interaction but that was it. I grew up with gaming and loved at how much it has taught me in terms of history, executive function (planning, executing, delayed gratification), working with others, and more. If you get to the gaming discussion of the book, please take it all with a grain of salt. The findings may be alarming but I assure you, those findings are for extreme gamers on the spectrum of gaming.
Overall, I won’t dock a star for the highly negative light on the gaming portion of the book. Please give this book a read! It will change your mind about social media and your relationship with technology drastically.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2025
Great book!In such a digital age,the negative impacts brought to people by easily accessible electronic products are subtle and far-reaching.The author analyzes the hazards from the perspective of brain neurons.The prefrontal cortex of the brain controls our attention and can help regulate and interpret negative emotions,focus and empathy.Digital natives(referring to children born in the digital age)begin to invest more time in technological habits at an early age,posing challenges to their still-developing prefrontal cortex.One of the habits that constitutes this challenge is media multitasking(using multiple devices simultaneously).Heavy media multitaskers aged 5-12 may experience both short-term and long-term memory deterioration.In contrast,face-to-face communication,creative or open-ended playtime,physical exercise,outdoor games and reading all contribute to the healthy development of children's brains.In the long run,damage to the prefrontal cortex can lead to psychological problems such as inattention,depression and lack of empathy.Solutions to change the current situation include stopping multitasking and forming strong social bonds,etc.Highly recommended!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 25, 2023
Its very rare for me to give up on a book... but I did with this one. I've picked up and put down this book so many times over the last few months but have found I'm forcing myself to read it rather than engaging and enjoying what I'm reading. I don't want to diminish the authors effort - this is a dense, and well researched book - however, over half way through the book the author is still highlighting the problems and is no closer to starting to present solutions. I gave up and flicked forward to skim the final chapter... finally some advice and guidance. However, you can get the same info elsewhere with more timely and engaging delivery.
December 17, 2022
The science and reviews of research necessary to support the feeling we get when watching someone react to 'phone ring and message ping'. An interesting read after 'Stolen Focus' by Johan Hari.
As a teacher, confronting to imagine children beginning school already wired to screens and anti-social as a consequence, and then drugged for suspected ADHD etc.
Without the music, lights, likes, progressive rewards and scrolls without end, interactions with real people are difficult and/or dull.
Some good advice to finish, but may take a second read to let it sink in effectively.
As a teacher, confronting to imagine children beginning school already wired to screens and anti-social as a consequence, and then drugged for suspected ADHD etc.
Without the music, lights, likes, progressive rewards and scrolls without end, interactions with real people are difficult and/or dull.
Some good advice to finish, but may take a second read to let it sink in effectively.
July 12, 2022
A lot of good things in here but some of the more technical brain science stuff was pretty dense and hard to push through.
March 3, 2023
Informative and enlightening read. Author has a great way with words, enjoyed the prose as much as the content. 5/5.
May 27, 2023
Enjoyed this. Good reminder to put your phone down (as I type this on my phone)
August 10, 2023
This book shared a lot of convincing reasons to put your phone down!! I appreciated all of the neuro science and research based information.
March 4, 2024
Interesting book that I am sure most could benefit from reading. It covers a topic that is very prevalent in todays society.
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