A New Type of Dementia Plagues America

Digital dementia occurs when one part of the brain is overstimulated and another part of the brain is understimulated.
A New Type of Dementia Plagues America
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John Mac Ghlionn
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In the United States, it’s estimated that at least 7 million people older than the age of 65 have dementia. If current trends continue, by the end of the decade, more than 9 million Americans are expected to suffer from this loss of cognitive functioning—that’s equivalent to the population of New York.
John Mac Ghlionn
John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
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