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As we enjoy the Internet's bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? Carr describes how human thought has been shaped through the centuries by "tools of the mind"--from the alphabet to maps, to the printing press, the clock, and the computer--and interweaves recent discoveries in neuroscience. Now, he expands his argument into a compelling exploration of the Internet's intellectual and cultural consequences. Our brains, scientific...
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Technology is changing the way we think, but is it for the better? Amid a chorus of doomsayers, Clive Thompson delivers a resounding 'yes.' The Internet age has produced a radical new style of human intelligence, worthy of both celebration and analysis. We learn more and retain it longer, write and think with global audiences, and even gain ESP-like awareness of the world around us. Modern technology is making us smarter, better connected, and often...
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