Stop Searching, Start Thinking

How much thought do you put into finding the nearest restaurant, getting directions, or learning something new?
Stop Searching, Start Thinking
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Arleen Richards
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With just a few taps or a scroll, you can find the best restaurants in the area and get directions without even thinking about it. But recent research says this convenience is making us lazier.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo conducted a study of smartphone users’ habits, concluding that they frequently rely on search engines rather than thinking for themselves, according to the university’s website news portal, Waterloo News.

Arleen Richards
Arleen Richards
NTD News Legal Correspondent
Arleen Richards is NTD's legal correspondent based at the network's global headquarters in New York City, where she covers all major legal stories. Arleen holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.).
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