Worth a Read

I got this link from my Google Alert for "Cognitive Architecture."
http://www.gvnews.com/articles/2008/04/11/news/news04.txt
Not quite what I was looking for, but still worth a read.

It follows what I've been preaching since I read my first neuroscientific text. (waaaay back in October 2007).
The brain is extremely plastic and the worst thing you can do for it is to overindulge in passive activities (both mental AND physical).

Even YouTube (generally passive) is better than traditional media because at least you are more likely to actively search for interesting content. Even THAT will engage more of your brain than letting whatever content is on the tube come to you.

Even better, do some (re)searching, reading, or a hands-on activity.