The fragility of digital memory
A condition in which the ability to retain real memories is impaired due to an over-reliance on digital technology to store information. The increased use of devices such as smartphones and apps that store data reduces the need to remember small details. Over time, a person loses the ability to naturally retrieve information from memory, which can lead to a loss of critical thinking or accurate reproduction of events. Digital memory, in turn, becomes the main source of information, replacing personal memory.