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    because nobody in this generation acknowledges the value of books, or even prefers to use an actual copy such as a paperback. The internet, such as Google, is being classified as lazy or ignorant, but reading a book is labeled as literate or being knowledgeable. Thesis:“Teaching in the #Age Literacy” by Jennifer L. Nelson and “Is Google Making Us stupid?” by Nicholas Carr, both analyze the pros and cons to having the internet and information at our fingertips, how it is affecting the way we read and

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    In the essay “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” the author spends time on telling the reader the possible harms of the internet and how it can shorten the attention span of constant users of the internet. while reading more and more into the essay, one will notice many instances that make me believe that the author of the essay fears technology and dreads when artificial intelligence comes out in the future. The first pattern in the essay with accounts of a fictional source, then an actual narrative account

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    this day and age, most human beings rely on computers almost daily. This is even more true of the Internet. There is a vast amount of information available at the users fingertips almost instantly. Nicholas Carr, author of the article "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" scrutinizes this and how this power affects people's brains. Carr, who is a Pulitzer finalist and accomplished author of successful books analyzing topics such as technology and culture believes that, because theat Internet is so heavily

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    In our culture today we see the progression of how technology has affected our social makeup. In “Is Google Making us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr, the writer makes clear that our current use of technology has diminished our ability to think critically. While one could agree with Carr’s point, there is also an issue that has a greater level of concern. Our ability to think critically about the information we gather is only a resultant consequence of the population’s new-found focus on technology rather

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    Our culture today undergoes progression in how technology has affected our social makeup. In “Is Google Making us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr, the writer makes clear that our current use of technology has diminished our ability to think critically. While one could agree with Carr’s point, there is also an issue that has a greater level of concern. Our ability to think critically about the information we gather is only a resultant consequence of the population’s new-found focus on technology rather

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    Is Google Making Us Stupid? Is an article that exemplifies rhetoric expertise. The writer of the article, Nicholas Carr, is well known for his writing regarding the tech industry. Before understanding the author’s approach, the reader must understand the author’s background. What authority do they have to write about this subject? In this case, I’ll deliver my own knowledge of his background. Carr is a scholar writer who has written for the Harvard Business Review, various essays covering tech

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    The Failure of Is Google Making Us Stupid? With the fast-paced development of technology, more and more people get used to reading through computers rather than printed books. While acknowledging the convenience provided by the internet, Nicholas Carr expresses his concerns that “as we come to rely on computers to mediate our understanding of the world, it is our own intelligence that flattens into artificial intelligence” (328) in his article Is Google Making Us Stupid? Published in the 2008 issue

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    think for ourselves, but the capacity for deep, contemplative thought. Nicholas Carr’s article Is Google Making Us Stupid?, which was first published in The Atlantic on July 1, 2008, asked us to consider this controversial question. Ease of access to information can provide enormous advantages, that can’t be denied. While Mr. Carr does admit that there are numerous benefits that technology brings us, he argues that the cost may be more than we had previously considered. Among the authorities that

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    think for ourselves, but the capacity for deep, contemplative thought. Nicholas Carr’s article Is Google Making Us Stupid?, which was first published in The Atlantic on July 1, 2008, asked us to consider this controversial question. Ease of access to information can provide enormous advantages, that can’t be denied. While Mr. Carr does admit that there are numerous benefits that technology brings us, he argues that the cost may be more than we had previously considered. Among the authorities that

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    The Carr (2008) article “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” examines if the use of computer tools for search, decision support, changes critical thinking skills in unintended, and potentially harmful, ways. In healthcare, the transition from paper-based records to electronic health records (EHRs) has not been a seamless endeavor. Further, what was once described as a revolutionary system that will transform patient care and enhance connectivity, now largely has a reputation for being time consuming and

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