The Dumbest Generation
The Dumbest Generation- Summary
**This generation is processing info----but only through digital devices**
In The Dumbest Generation, Mark Bauerlein argues that the younger generation, also refered to as the “Dumbest Generation” is unbelievably ignorant due to the increase in technology and pop culture. He remarks that it almost takes effort to be THAT ignorant of what-should-be common facts. He goes on to reflect upon the fact that it is indeed these very people that are the “future of our country” (page 16). No longer do the young generations visit museums and historical sites or have conversations mentioning worldly realities at all. This young generation is more concerned with materialistic possessions and with whats cool. The very thought of history or government makes this generation cringe, yet they are “so conversant” when it comes to pop culture (page 35). Books are of the past; they are not cool. Video games are so popular because they combine fun and learning where the classroom separates the two. Bauerlein argues that the ignorance of this generation is unforgiveable and unreasonable due to the amount of resources available to us. We are only concerned with electronic advances and yet we are not getting any smarter because of them or the access they afford us to information. Students spend less time on academics due to technological advances. Spell check and things like dictionary.com allow this generation to be lazy. In addition, these mediated advances are not only welcomed but also many times encouraged by teachers and parents alike. Electronics are EASY- they can serve to distract kids, enetertain, pass time, and
**This generation is processing info----but only through digital devices**
In The Dumbest Generation, Mark Bauerlein argues that the younger generation, also refered to as the “Dumbest Generation” is unbelievably ignorant due to the increase in technology and pop culture. He remarks that it almost takes effort to be THAT ignorant of what-should-be common facts. He goes on to reflect upon the fact that it is indeed these very people that are the “future of our country” (page 16). No longer do the young generations visit museums and historical sites or have conversations mentioning worldly realities at all. This young generation is more concerned with materialistic possessions and with whats cool. The very thought of history or government makes this generation cringe, yet they are “so conversant” when it comes to pop culture (page 35). Books are of the past; they are not cool. Video games are so popular because they combine fun and learning where the classroom separates the two. Bauerlein argues that the ignorance of this generation is unforgiveable and unreasonable due to the amount of resources available to us. We are only concerned with electronic advances and yet we are not getting any smarter because of them or the access they afford us to information. Students spend less time on academics due to technological advances. Spell check and things like dictionary.com allow this generation to be lazy. In addition, these mediated advances are not only welcomed but also many times encouraged by teachers and parents alike. Electronics are EASY- they can serve to distract kids, enetertain, pass time, and