The 'Google Effect' (Digital Amnesia) is a psychological trend where our brains forget information that is easily accessible via search engines.
Storage Strategy:
- 💾 External Memory: Instead of remembering the fact itself, the brain prioritizes remembering where to find the information (e.g., a specific website).
- ⚡ Efficiency: This is a form of cognitive offloading, where the brain saves energy by relying on external digital storage.
Impact on Learning:
- 🎓 Deep Processing: Studies suggest that relying on search may lead to shallower understanding compared to memorizing and internalizing data.