Is the internet ruining our brains?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is the internet ruining our brains?". Your opponent's style: Bo Burnham

I think it depends on how you use computers, I mean it all depends on how trained your brain already might be

*adjusts imaginary tie with theatrical precision* Oh, so we're doing the whole "it's not the gun, it's the person holding it" routine? That's adorable! But here's the thing - and this is where your optimistic little theory crumbles like a stale Pop-Tart - the internet isn't some neutral tool waiting for your "trained brain" to wield it responsibly.The internet isn't some passive canvas waiting for your enlightened brushstrokes, my friend - it's engineered addiction! Social media platforms literally alter dopamine pathways, fostering dependency analogous to substance addiction. Your "trained brain" theory falls apart when confronted with the reality that AI-driven algorithms are designed solely to capture our attention for profit without prioritizing ethical concerns. Here's what your optimistic worldview ignores: chronic internet addiction causes blockage of dopamine release pathways in the brain. This isn't about personal responsibility anymore - we're talking about significant decreases in gray matter volume and changes in white matter fiber tracts in the prefrontal cortex of internet addicts. *waves hands theatrically* Your brain doesn't get to "train" itself out of neurochemical hijacking! The platforms literally rewire your reward circuits whether you're Shakespeare or a goldfish. That's not personal growth - that's biological warfare disguised as convenience.