In 2020 the brains of multitasking teens and young adults are "wired" differently from those over age 35 and overall it yields helpful results. They do not suffer notable cognitive shortcomings as they multitask and cycle quickly through personal- and work-related tasks. [...] In sum, the changes in learning behavior and cognition among the young generally produce positive outcomes.
In 2020, the brains of multitasking teens and young adults are "wired" differently from those over age 35 and overall it yields baleful results. They do not retain information; they spend most of their energy sharing short social messages, being entertained, and being distracted [...]. In sum, the changes in behavior and cognition among the young are generally negative outcomes.
target year
2020
subject
cognitive effects of hyperconnectivity on young people
share agree
55
share disagree
42
respondents
1021
majority view
agree
question format
tension_pair
confidence
high
note
The report says the result is 'probably more like a 50-50 outcome than the 55-42 split'.