Google Corrupting the MInd

The article tells how Google is making us less intellectually sound or less of intellectual thinkers.  According to the article, the internet is making our thought processes more and more robotic and machine-like. Technology is making us lazy as a species.  The article points out that we, as humans, no longer take the high road, rather we opt to take the low roads or easy way out.  Carr talks about how the search engines, like Google, are making our first instinct and thought to gather information as fast as possible instead of taking time to analyze given information. Carr’s thinking is similar to Socrates, although writing is to Socrates as technology is to Carr. Carr uses a multiple notable studies to support his points, including studies conducted by Harvard University. Carr also cites various books providing more insight about the change in human behavior.  Finally, Carr provides personal experience to support his argument.  All three sources back Carr’s argument and strengthen the overall writing, therefore they are effective. Carr’s “so what” is his point that there is an inverse relationship and direct correlation between increases in technology and decreases in human literacy.