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Edited by Werner Grosse, Monday 31 October 2022 at 10:23

As it says in the description to this video:

Dr.Dr. Manfred Spitzer is one of the most renowned German brain researchers and one who repeatedly warns of the consequences of digital media. And very provocative: "Excessive use of the internet leads to digital dementia. Smartphones can make you dependent and short-sighted." 

So how can smartphones and the like be used sensibly? How do we best deal with digital innovation? What new insights does brain research provide? 

Manfred Spitzer studied medicine, psychology and philosophy and was appointed in 1997 as the youngest professor of psychiatry in Germany at the University Hospital in Ulm. He is head of the psychiatric university clinic and also founded the transfer center for neuroscience and learning.

Ironically, I saw the video on my smartphone ... but I'm allowed to do so according to Dr. Spitzer ... because at my age my brain is already "finished" 😜

PS: the speech is in German, but you can set the legend option to English 

stay well & healty 🤗

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