I-Minds : how cell phones, computers, gaming, and social media are changing our brains, our behavior, and the evolution of our species /

"Cell phones, computers and other devices, are now completely embedded in global culture. Engaging and entertaining yet scientifically rigorous, i-Minds demonstrates how our constant connectivity is rapidly changing our brains, what the dangers are, and what positive steps we can all take to em...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Swingle, Mari K (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2016]
Temas:
Technology > Social aspects.
Technology > Psychological aspects.
Brain.
Human behavior.
Human evolution.
Brain
Behavior
Technologie > Aspect social.
Technologie > Aspect psychologique.
Cerveau.
Comportement humain.
Êtres humains > Évolution.
brains.
human behavior.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
Human behavior
Human evolution
Technology > Psychological aspects
Technology > Social aspects
COMPUTERS / Social Aspects / Human-Computer Interaction
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • 1. Technological Integration Versus Technological nterference
  • 2. The Pull
  • 3. The Biological Science: What's Really Going on in Our Brains?
  • 4. Boxed In: Anxiety in the Masses
  • 5. From Digital Natives to i-Kids
  • 6. The Story of Alpha
  • 7. The Good, the Bad, and the Neutral
  • 8. From i-Kids to i-Brains
  • 9. Learning, Play, and Parenting: Conflicting Needs in a Busy, Busy World
  • 10. Socialization Part A: Child's Play
  • 11. Socialization Part B: Adult Play (Sex and Sexuality)
  • 12. Community, Communication, Digital Mediation, and Friendship
  • 13. i-Addiction: A New World
  • 14. Final Thoughts
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix.

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