Smartphones Diminish Cognitive Capacity Even When Nearby
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July 20, 2026 | Source: The University of Chicago Press Journals | by Adrian F. Ward, Kristen Duke, Ayelet Gneezy, and Maarten W. Bos Our smartphones enable—and encourage—constant connection to information, entertainment, and each other. They put the world at our fingertips, and rarely leave our sides. Although these devices have immense potential to improve
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