Quick access to internet is becoming more forgetful
According to a new British study, the internet may be becoming more forgetful, for making the demand for information on something fairly easy. The survey, made 2,000 adults, found that four out of 10 people did not know the year in which occurred the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.At the same time, less than one-third of respondents knew the year of the fall of the Berlin wall and 50% were aware of the first time man walked on the moon. Similarly, only less than half could say the year of the death of Princess Diana.87% of participants in the study confessed to having a "dependant" of the internet, not making an effort for remembering things because you can simply search for them. The study analyzed the modern knowledge of the British about famous historical events and the years in which they occurred.The date most remembered was the battle of Hastings in 1066, while the dates of the two world wars were buried in people's memory."The internet is an incredible resource that enriches and contributes a lot to the quality of modern life, but that may be changing the traditional way as we remember and process things â€" certainly in comparison with the older generations," said a spokeswoman for Grant 's, who commissioned the study.On the other hand, eight out of 10 people feel that young people today are less concerned about the story, while the same number said that the current youth is educated to be more egocentric and less able to appreciate the past.Nonetheless, an overwhelming majority of respondents, 88%, feel to learn and teach the story continues to be relevant, even at a time when knowledge is the distance of a click."The retelling of stories is not only a powerful means to educate the younger generation, but also a great way to unite generations a quality time and stimulate a wonderful bond between them," added the spokesman.
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