“Technology has made our brain lazy” “I recall a time when we knew the telephone numbers of our family members and close friends by heart; they remained registered in our mind. However, technology has made our brain lazy and we don’t bother to remember them any more. “The fast-moving pictures and information available at the click of a button have decreased tolerance levels. The brain is malleable, it adapts to change, and, in this time of fast-paced technology, it moves faster, resulting in low concentration levels. We are coming across more cases of children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) than ever before. “Another very important aspect of the brain getting addicted to technology is instant gratification. Additionally, the human mind may not be able to compete with the machine, causing unhappiness and discontentment.” Ms Seema Sapru Principal, The Heritage School, Kolkata