Introduction

Carl Sagan once said: “The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use, we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.” Digital technology means more than social media and computer games, it also means learning and exercise. In this essay, we will discover how digital technology enhances our memory ability, and decision-making skill and improve understanding skill.

Tech and Memory

In his contemplation of human faculties, Marcus Tullius Cicero astutely noted, “Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things,” thereby emphasizing its central role in the tapestry of human cognition. Memory is not merely a repository of past experiences; it is instrumental in the processes of learning, planning, and applying experiential knowledge. However, the robustness of memory often dwindles with advancing age, presenting a significant challenge to these cognitive functions. It is in this arena that the burgeoning field of