NICHOLAS Carr’s third book takes a genuinely fascinating and insightful look at the impact the internet is having on the way we think, going back in time to chart how new technologies, such as the printing press, have influenced the way we process information and live our lives.
Linking this to recent research around the internet’s distraction techniques and emphasis on superficial learning means Carr can present a strong case for its potential in the long term to negatively affect the way we think.
The Shallows is an intensely thought-provoking and, at times, terrifying read that should be mandatory for all regular users of the internet.
While Carr understands the worth of the internet, he highlights the dangers of sleepwalking into a nightmarish world of superficial knowledge.
An easy-to-read book with an important message.
Anne Scott
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