Twitter can make you immoral, claim scientists
New evidence shows the digital torrent of information from networking
sites could have long-term damaging effects on the emotional
development of young people's brains.
A study suggests rapid-fire news updates and instant social interaction
are too fast for the 'moral compass' of the brain to process.
The danger is that heavy Twitters and Facebook users could become
'indifferent to human suffering' because they never get time to reflect
and fully experience emotions about other people's feelings.
Scientists warn of Twitter dangers
Brain scans showed humans can process and respond very quickly to signs of physical pain in others, but took longer to show admiration of compassion.
"For some kinds of thought, especially moral decision-making about other people's social and psychological situations, we need to allow for adequate time and refection," said Immordio-Yang.
Nobler Instincts Take Time
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