Scientists say Twitter can hurt your brain

In a recent research report, Scientists have stated that Twitter and other social networking sites can actually be detrimental to your mental health. Scientists have stated that streams of information can affect a person’s morality and make them less adept at responding to news of human suffering.

The study was conducted by the University of California and the findings indicate that with these rapid fire news updates, it does not give the brain enough time to fully develop your emotions regarding the story. The study indicates that Twitter and similar sites do not give you enough time to reflect on the previous report before moving on to the next. This can adversely affect a person’s moral compass.

These Internet news feeds along with constant exposure to violence on television can allow a person to feel gradually indifferent about the suffering of others. The conclusion of the study was that there needs to be a slower delivery of the news in order to adequately digest the report. However, with the ever growing popularity of Twitter and similar sites, I doubt that will happen anytime soon.

Read: [CNN]