The report - The Impact of Digital Technologies On Human Wellbeing - concluded that there is no neurological evidence to suggest that the internet is more effective at ‘rewiring’ our brains than other environmental influences.
這一題為《數字技術對人類幸福的影響》的研究報告得出結論說,目前并沒有神經學上的證據表明網絡比其他外界影響力能更有效地“改裝”大腦。
It also found that the internet is a valuable learning resource and all forms of learning cause changes within the brain.
研究還發現,網絡是一個寶貴的學習資源,各種形式的學習導致大腦產生了變化。
There have been reports that use of the internet with its vast resources of information is changing the way people think and affecting their ability to concentrate.
曾有報道稱,對網絡豐富的信息資源的利用正在改變人們的思維方式,并影響了他們集中注意力的能力。
But Nominet said that ‘scaremongeringand misinformation’ about internet use can potentially deny its benefits to people, in particular parents who are worried about the effect on their children‘s development.
但是Nominet機構稱,對于網絡使用的“危言聳聽和不實信息”可能會阻礙網絡造福于人們,特別是那些擔心網絡會對孩子成長產生不利影響的父母。
The report also found that social networking sites, in themselves, are not a special source of risk to children, and are generally beneficial as they support existing friendships.
研究報告還發現,社交網絡本身對于孩子并沒有特別大的風險,而且大體上是有益的,因為社交網絡能夠增進友誼。
In addition, playing action video games can improve some visual processing and motor response skills, while computer-based activity provides mental stimulation, and can help slow rates of cognitive decline.
此外,打動作網游能夠提升視覺處理能力和運動反應能力,而電腦相關活動可以刺激智力發育,并有助于減緩認知能力的衰退速度。