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The Photo-Taking Impairment Effect

How cameras can erase reality

The Photo-Taking Impairment Effect
Paradoxically, taking too many pictures can actually cause you to forget the moment you are trying to capture. Known as the photo-taking impairment effect, relying on a camera tells your brain that it doesn't need to process the event deeply. To truly remember a family milestone, you must occasionally put the camera down.
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