Probably not. But just the same, this is a really interesting infographic about the positive and negative effects Google might be having on us as individuals. 

What I find most interesting is how becoming dependent on Google might displace our deep understanding of concepts. I wonder how being emotionaly connected to an experience might offset where and how we access memories. 

I'm not very familiar with the topic of memory, but I can say, I like NOT having to remember details which allows me to focus my thinking power on the bigger picture - which I often revisit in my thoughts/memory. 

How this relates to social interaction and community engagement:

So since we are not getting stupider because of Google search, I'd argue that Google tools makes it possible for community members, like me, to be more productive and able to focus on the bigger picture. Now that Google can support/hold/maintain the integrity of task completion (Google Calendar, Tasks, Docs, etc) - memory and energy can be used to get stuff done. We just need to remember to use these tools...

Props to David Crowley for sharing this on Google+.

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