The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fascinating (& disturbing) investigation into the effects of all the technological "advancements" that have come along with the rise & development of the internet and the digitalization of all things. Not to mention the 24/7 "on" button that streams everything, causing multiple interruptions & distractions. It is all having an effect on us and our brains & ways of living & working. Some great insights from neuroplasticity in this book--a relatively new science studying the incredible structure & adaptability of our brains. Bottom-line: the more distractions we encounter, the less our long-term memory is able to build/retain information & learn from it. We need times of deep thought, reflection, quiet, solitude in order to learn, gain understanding, and to inculcate ideas into our minds. I listened to this on my iPhone; borrowed from the library.


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