Is your smartphone ruining your memory? A special report on the rise of 'digital amnesia' - The Guardian

‘I can’t remember anything’ is a common complaint these days. But is it because we rely so heavily on our smartphones? And do the endless alerts and distractions stop us forming new memories?

Last week, I missed a real-life meeting because I hadnt set a reminder on my smartphone, leaving someone Id never met before alone in a café. But on the same day, I remembered the name of the actor w… [+13689 chars]

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