Having only read the link title I'll assume it's about how watching too much news coverage of violence is effecting our psyche.
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A study by the Indiana University School of Medicine examined young men and violent media exposure. There were visible alterations in MRI brain scans after only one week of playing a violent video game. In particular, there was a significant decrease in the activation of prefrontal portions of the brain and a greater activation of the amygdala.
A quick neuroscience lesson: The prefrontal cortex is the so called “thinking part” of the brain which deals with concentration, decision making, self-control and inhibition while the amygdala is part of the limbic system, the so called “emotion center” that serves many emotional functions, but can be the trigger for depression, anger, aggression and impulsive behavior.
To my knowledge this is the first prospective study showing actual brain differences in those that play a violent video game versus those who do not.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog...and-your-brain
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