Explained in plain English

What is the hippocampus?

The hippocampus is a key part of your brain, vital for forming new memories and spatial navigation. When you use a paper map, you're actively engaging your hippocampus to understand your surroundings and plan routes. This contrasts with GPS, which can reduce this brain activity, potentially impacting your spatial awareness over time, as suggested by the story's focus on active navigation.

Stories that explain this