Living online is changing our brains, by Susan Greenfield

Neuroscientist Susan Greenfield cited evidence that digital technology is having an impact on our brains: Microstructure abnormalities in adolescents with internet addiction disorder, in the journal PLoS (free access). Increase in people with autistic spectrum disorders. The rise in the appeal of Twitter. (...) Know more at http://goo.gl/fMMUo.

Book: "The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good"

New book: "The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good". A brain scientist’s look at the neurobiology of pleasure - and how pleasures can become addictions. Eating, taking drugs, engaging in sex or doing good deeds, the pursuit of pleasure is a central drive of the human animal. (...) Know more at http://goo.gl/44bLM.