Is Google Making USupid By Nicholas Carr Summary

Is Google Making Us Stupid? by Nicholas Carr is an article that is questioning the effect that technology is having on our brains. There are advantages to having any information available to us. However, there are imperative disadvantages as well. The longer we use the Internet, the more expected it is that we will be unable to concentrate on extensive pieces of writing. As a result of our recent lack of focus, we often skim what we do read; therefore the creators of Google are attempting to adapt to these new behaviors. Google’s goal is to alter itself into “the perfect search engine.” They are attempting to transform Google into an artificial intelligence. However, artificial intelligence leaves little room for creativity and contemplation. While there are positives to these technological advances, these advances cause us to be more susceptible to robotic behaviors.
In this article, Carr explains that he realizes, he cannot read longer pieces of writing. Carr then attributes the Internet for his struggle. While the Internet has the ability to alter our reading habits, it may not be the sole reason for his lack of reading. For example, he might not read as often as he used to, due to his career or his family. This is because priorities shift, as we grow older.
Another example that Carr presents in which the Internet affects human behaviors is in our speech. “The process of adapting to new intellectual technologies is reflected in the changing metaphors we use to explain ourselves to ourselves” (Carr). I believe that Carr is correct, however, the metaphors only adapt to what we can relate to. It does not mean that this modern speech is negatively affecting our brain as extensively as Carr is claiming. He is not acknowledging the most impressive aspects of modern