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The Google Effect: Is the Internet Making Us Forgetful?

Have you ever Googled something… and then immediately forgotten it? You might be experiencing what scientists call the Google Effect, also known as digital amnesia. In this video, we explore the fascinating psychological phenomenon where people are less likely to remember information they believe they can easily find online. Discovered by psychologist Betsy Sparrow and her team in a 2011 study, the Google Effect suggests that our brains are adapting to the internet’s vast information access by remembering where to find information rather than the information itself. As our dependence on search engines grows, how does this shift impact our memory, learning, and even identity? We'll dive into: 🔍 The definition of the Google Effect 🧪 How researchers designed experiments to test it 💭 Real-life examples of digital amnesia 🧠 What it means for students, professionals, and everyday internet users Is technology changing the way we think — or just how we remember? Find out in this short but thought-provoking episode. 📌 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on the science of the mind and technology! #GoogleEffect #DigitalAmnesia #Psychology #Memory #ScienceAndTech #InternetCulture #BetsySparrow #CognitiveScience