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  • Why Fairfield researchers say your fireworks photos may erase the memories

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📰 News we're reading

• Boomers who watch the fireworks instead of filming them will remember the show better — researchers call it the photo-taking impairment effect: the camera outsources the memory, and the brain lets it (stylegirlfriend.com) — Research involving Fairfield University shows that constantly photographing experiences, like fireworks, can actually weaken your memory of them compared with simply watching. Multiple studies suggest that snapping quick photos or screenshots encourages your brain to disengage, while more intentional focusing or later reviewing of organized photos can help preserve memories. For Fairfield residents heading to local events, it's a reminder to sometimes put the phone down.
   

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