Google's Effects on Memory
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 4m 24s
Psychologist Betsy Sparrow tells Hari Sreenivasan about her newest research.
Columbia University Psychologist Betsy Sparrow discusses her newest research that examines the effect living in a search engine rich society has on the way we think. Her new paper, which she complete with the help of Jenny Liu and Daniel Wegner is titled, "Google Effects on Memory: Cognitive Consequences of Having Information at Our Fingertips".
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...
Google's Effects on Memory
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 4m 24s
Columbia University Psychologist Betsy Sparrow discusses her newest research that examines the effect living in a search engine rich society has on the way we think. Her new paper, which she complete with the help of Jenny Liu and Daniel Wegner is titled, "Google Effects on Memory: Cognitive Consequences of Having Information at Our Fingertips".
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Debt Ceiling Deadlock Sounds Fresh Alarms on Wall Street
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 13m 38s | Debt Ceiling Deadlock Sounds Fresh Alarms on Wall Street (13m 38s)
Extended Interview: Leon Fleisher
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 2m 48s | More of Jeffrey Brown's conversation with pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher. (2m 48s)
Gun Dealers in Border States Face New Reporting Requirements
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 6m 33s | Gun Dealers in Border States Face New Reporting Requirements (6m 33s)
Indonesia's Mentally Ill Face Neglect, Mistreatment
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 9m 47s | Mentally ill suffer from shortage of mental health workers and treatment options. (9m 47s)
In 'Good Fortune,' Some Kenyan Communities Resist...
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 8m 41s | In 'Good Fortune,' Some Kenyan Communities Resist International Development (8m 41s)
Is the U.S. Prepared for Battle in Cyberspace?
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 6m 57s | Is the U.S. Prepared for Battle in Cyberspace? (6m 57s)
McCullough's 'The Greater Journey' Tracks French...
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 8m 15s | McCullough's 'The Greater Journey' Tracks French Influence on U.S. (8m 15s)
News Wrap: FBI Probing Phone-Hacking Allegations at...
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 4m 34s | News Wrap: FBI Probing Phone-Hacking Allegations at Murdoch's U.S. Holdings (4m 34s)
Pentagon Gears Up for the Digital Battlefield
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 3m 19s | Pentagon Gears Up for the Digital Battlefield (3m 19s)
Sneak Peek: Indonesia Series Explores Rising Power's...
Clip: 7/14/2011 | 5m 22s | Ray Suarez talks about his trip to Indonesia and the country's health challenges. (5m 22s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
- News and Public Affairs
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.
- News and Public Affairs
Amanpour and Company features conversations with leaders and decision makers.
Support for PBS provided by:
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...