In this section of the book Carr argues:
1) Books change the way we think and analyze material
" the growing ability availability of books fired the public desire for literacy, and the expansion of literacy further stimulated the demand for books" ( 70)
2) Carr criticizes how easily distracted we become with computer programs. examples YouTube videos etc
3) discusses the use of e books and the potential affect it might have on authors who try and publish books. We read articles online more than we actually read books the affect of this is something he discusses.
" the net commands our attention with far greater insistence than our television or radio or morning newspaper ever did." (117)
4) He makes a point about the human brain and its connection to the Internet being bad for us. He connects this to our ability to retain information. The impact on our memory. " other studies suggest that the kind of mental calisthenics we engage in online may lead to a small expansion in the capacity of our working memory." (139) He gives a series of study examples.
However, I am left to wonder? can the Internet be this bad? I don't think I have a memory loss because I use the Internet everyday? How does every one else feel about Carr's points? I do see how the Internet can be detrimental to us sometimes though.
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