How does technology affect our brain?

It’s physically changing our brains: Brains are malleable, and through our power of imagination, virtual simulation and technology experiences, we’re actually changing the physical shapes of our brains, strengthening parts of the mind that can lead to a decrease in sense of self and human identity. read more

So, technology affects the brain in which the environment normally would and should; humans adapt to use their tools. This is no different than when the first human decided to tie a rock to a stick instead of just hitting things with the rock. read more

Well, you can use the technology less and set aside your phone and spend a good part of your day trying to maintain your focus and not be interrupted. The good thing about that -- because of the plasticity of our brains -- is that if you change your habits, your brain is happy to go along with whatever you do. read more