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The Shallows: How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Think, Read and Remember - Community Reviews back

by Nicholas G. Carr
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DesireesShelves
DesireesShelves rated it 15 years ago
"As we enjoy the Net's bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply?" That is the question this book attempts to answer. Definitely and interesting read, would recommend to anyone who spends a lot of time on the net....As we use the net more and more, we tend to read less print ...
willemite
willemite rated it 15 years ago
In this fascinating, informative book, Carr argues that the internet has not only affected how society communicates and works, but that how our actual brains work is being, has been changed by contemporary modes of communication. He delves into the history of research into brain function to make a c...
makinghismark
makinghismark rated it 15 years ago
Nicholas Carr utilizes the latest research to open our eyes to what our internet browsing habits may be doing to our brain. In The Shallows . . . wait a minute; I just got a text. . . Okay. I’m back. You’ll really be fascinated by the . . . Hold it. I need to Google something real quick . . . What w...
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 15 years ago
Brilliant! Essential reading for all.
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