Why do we need to remember these minutia of life - details of phone numbers and birthdays? We have cell phones, computers and wearable digital cameras to record all these details. It leaves the brain free for more creative thoughts. One poster used the example of a doctor looking up some facts in a textbox while consulting with the patient. This happens to me and I'm quite happy, in fact reassured. I'm also delighted that my aircraft pilot looks through a printed check list before takeoff. My brain has certainly used computers as a prosthetic for a number of years, and my memory has been compromised as a result of this, but I feel left more space free for creative work. Why does it matter? Yes I am playing Devils Advocate!
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Why do we need to remember these minutia of life - details of phone numbers and birthdays? We have cell phones, computers and wearable digital cameras to record all these details. It leaves the brain free for more creative thoughts. One poster used the example of a doctor looking up some facts in a textbox while consulting with the patient. This happens to me and I'm quite happy, in fact reassured. I'm also delighted that my aircraft pilot looks through a printed check list before takeoff. My brain has certainly used computers as a prosthetic for a number of years, and my memory has been compromised as a result of this, but I feel left more space free for creative work. Why does it matter? Yes I am playing Devils Advocate!