Too Fast

“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” is an article written by Nick Carr. He begins stating how the Internet has affected the way he thinks and currently reads. He believes that the Internet has creating a world of immediacy. We want everything to be fast and short. He thinks that reading short paragraphs online has affected his way of reading an actual book. He states that he “ get[s] fidgety, lose the thread, begin looking for something else to do” and that reading was a struggle for him. Everyone is interested with the videos, webpage’s, hyperlinks, and social websites that are accessible on our fingertips. He thinks that this is chipping away his “capacity for concentration and contemplations.” Some people stop reading books altogether. They are so used to just reading everything on the web. When Carr expresses, “the more they use the Web, the more they have to fight to stay focused on long pieces of writing.“ he shows evidence by sharing stories from various bloggers about their views. Carr explains what he thinks are the dangers of the Internet and how it is changing the way we think.

I agree and disagree with Carr’s claims because I have had an experience in both ways. As much time as people spend on the Internet nowadays, I still believe people are reading books. I do not notice anyone struggling through a book or a long article. The book being uninteresting is nothing new it just doesn’t grab their attention. I still enjoy reading books and I know a lot of others that enjoy reading as well. I can’t say much for the younger generations because I am out of school but I believe it is still somewhat of an interest. Books are read in English classes and many students do not just turn to spark notes for answers. I do agree with everyone wanting everything right away. The Internet has changed the way we think by wanting service fast at restaurants and retail stores. We live our lives too fast and don’t get a chance to enjoy it.