Internet Brain

When high speed Internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control. Far from preparing them for fulfilling relationships, viewing an endless stream of porn videos led to unexpected symptoms.

Do you ever feel like certain behaviors have more sway over you than you would like? Are you often distracted and find it difficult to focus on important tasks for more than a few minutes? Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media or reaching for a sugary snack whenever you're bored or feeling down? Even though the challenges of today's fast-paced world can impact your life in myriad ways, one thing is clear: you are not alone! In fact, in an era of unparalleled wealth, freedom, technological advancement, and medical innovation, depression and anxiety rates are ...

Weaving insights from philosophy, neuroscience, and history into a rich narrative, The Shallows explains how the internet is rerouting our neural pathways, replacing the subtle mind of the book reader with the distracted mind of the screen watcher. A gripping story of human transformation played out against a backdrop of technological upheaval, The Shallows will forever alter the way we think about media and our minds.

«¿Google nos vuelve estúpidos?» Nicholas Carr condensó así, en el título de un célebre artículo, uno de los debates más importantes de nuestro tiempo: mientras disfrutamos de las bondades de la Red, ¿estamos sacrificando nuestra capacidad para leer y pensar con profundidad? En este audiolibro, Carr desarrolla sus argumentos para crear el más revelador análisis de las consecuencias intelectuales y culturales de Internet publicado hasta la fecha.

As a lifelong learner fascinated by the myriad wonders of our world, I've always been driven by an insatiable curiosity to understand more. This book is a culmination of that curiosity, offering 30 diverse chapters that explore a wide range of scientific and thought-provoking topics. From the intricacies of spider web construction to the potential future of AI-assisted mindfulness meditation, each chapter delves into a unique area of interest. In creating this book, I harnessed the power of AI chatbots to sift through the vast ocean of information available on the Internet. These advanced ...

Whether we realize it or not, we think of our brains as computers. In neuroscience, the metaphor of the brain as a computer has defined the field for much of the modern era. But as neuroscientists increasingly reevaluate their assumptions about how brains work, we need a new metaphor to help us ask better questions. The computational neuroscientist Daniel Graham offers an innovative paradigm for understanding the brain. He argues that the brain is not like a single computer—it is a communication system, like the internet.

How much power is hidden in the Holy Bible? Can you tap into this secret source of life-changing power? Where does the Bible tell us about video streaming, cars, airplanes? Why did it take doctors 3000 years to uncover the greatest medical benefit hidden in the bible? What is the hidden secret of the Gospel in Genesis 1:1? Is there any mathematical concept in the bible proving the resurrection of Jesus and the circumcision of Abraham? Why do scientists lag behind the bible on many scientific advances such as the role of high cholesterol in heart disease? Have you ever felt embarrassed not ...

Discover the amazing ways humans and AI learn without explicit instructions! In this captivating book, neuroscientist Dr. Tursun Alkam explores the power of unsupervised learning, revealing how both our brains and artificial intelligence systems can explore, discover, and find patterns without being explicitly taught.

In this age of hypercompetition, the Internet constitutes a powerful tool for inventing radical new business models that will leave your rivals scrambling. But as brain scientist and entrepreneur Jeffrey Stibel explains in Wired for Thought, you have to understand its true nature. The Internet is more than just a series of interconnected computer networks; it's the first real replication of the human brain outside the human body.

Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected to friends and family, and streaming platforms make sure we’re never without something new to binge-watch. Our devices and apps can make life much more convenient and entertaining. But for years, scientists have warned that too much screen time may have negative effects on our health.

Rewire Your Brain - change the channel. Would you like to learn how to rewire your brain so that you thought positive thought which will lead to happy positive outcomes? For anyone who is frustrated with these everyday issues or anyone who just wants to get to a better spot in life, you can start “brain training” today. Brain training is a proven method to boost many aspects of your mind, which leads to you making better decisions.

Mastery of mind hacking is necessary in order to get what you want out of life. You can improve even if you already know what it is and have relative control over your habits. Once you begin intentionally working on your discipline with purpose, you will find that you are able to get more goals accomplished each day without putting in any extra effort. Understanding where changes need to be made in your lifestyle is a great starting point. Just one technique in this audiobook may change your entire life!

“It's a great idea, reminiscent of the best work of Philip K. Dick…” —Salon Take a journey to the furthest limits of cyberspace. It is the year 2077 and data pervades. There are no plants or animals in the cities, food grows only on orbiting satellites, and sex has been forgotten. All day long, day after day, humans process their burgeoning data via "PIFFEN meters" implanted in their brains. A worldwide bioelectronic net called the Neural Web links the tiny meters. But Kale Keeler—a 26 year-old, female Web reporter—has glimpsed the ways of the old-time. While attending a rare ...

Has anyone ever told you gamers out there that your time would be better spent studying? Well, don't let go of that joystick just yet! Turns out, advancing to that next level of Super Mario Brothers has a similar effect on your brain as getting an A on your spelling test. Video games have been successful at training elite groups in the US military and future doctors. Discover how they can help boost your brain power too!

The older we get, the less we are able to think. The brain starts to degrade. This process is inevitable if we are not regularly engaged in the development of the brain. This book presents a set of methods for the development of mental abilities of the brain. They not only help to preserve the clarity of your mind for years to come but also will allow you to open new facets of your ability.