With the expansion of the internet, the way human beings process information is being reshaped. Scientists believe this constant flow of content increases our ability to multitask at the cost of our ability to remain focused on one topic. Spencer Whitney finds out how the internet is changing the way the human brain processes information.
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To read more of what Nicholas Carr has to say about the Internet and our brains, click here.
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Tags: spring 2012