As profound as the relationship described is, Carr does not avoid the pitfall of strong convictions in his piece. Carr presents studies that show that the web is definitely impacting the users. However, Carr’s feeling about this change is one heavily associated with negatives. Maryanne Wolf of Tufts University notes that “the style of reading promoted by the Net, a style that puts “efficiency” and “immediacy” above all else, may be weakening our capacity for the kind of deep reading that emerged when an earlier technology.” “Weakening” is indeed a word that draws attention to negative connotation. However, despite the fact “our capacity” for “deep reading” is changing, this isn’t negative. Every advancement in the world is an arduous journey
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“employees grumbled about the strict new regime, claiming that it turned them into little more than automatons, but the factory’s productivity soared.” Carr believes Google follows this path with the human mind and although admiring of the work, Carr believes it’s unnecessary and even ludicrous. Despite acknowledging that the positives would outweigh the negative impacts with his own example, Carr’s stance AI and change doesn’t falter. Carr goes as far to say that he’s overreacting and people wouldn’t be wrong to brush him off. A choice of words that shows although he’s dedicated to his belief, he’s still very unsure himself. Carr gives two different anecdotes to expose the counterargument of his point, but fails to come back with a bold enough point to save his credibility. This decision leaves Carr’s piece in a stagnant limbo of “I’m right” and “maybe I’m wrong” for readers. Carr presents factual information well but fails to corroborate where necessary on his stance of the dangers of …show more content…
in 1942, author Isaac Asimov wrote a landmark science fiction book introducing three laws of robotics entitled “I, Robot.” These laws set the groundwork for a multitude of books, movies and other media including the modern movie “I, Robot” based loosely on one of Asimov’s short stories. The popularity of this sub culture highlights the curiosity of AI as we expand our technology. The recurring fear that something man made could overtake us has been one explored often and frequently, which is why Carr’s work comes as no surprise. Carr cites sociologist Daniel Bell when it comes to the use of the technologies we create: “as we use...the tools that extend our mental rather than our physical capacities — we inevitably begin to take on the qualities of those technologies.” Although a broad quote, the meaning is simple: As technology becomes quicker, faster, and more efficient, so too do the users. Users start to build themselves around the use of the things available to them. Eventually, this adaptation takes away the previous approach to a situation, and Carr presents solid arguments to this. Citing James Old of George Mason University: “The brain...has the ability to reprogram itself on the fly, altering the way it functions.” As users of the web, a change in approach will arise. Instead of ringing up a history major friend about Pharaohs, it’s a simple click of a button to find all you want to know.
“employees grumbled about the strict new regime, claiming that it turned them into little more than automatons, but the factory’s productivity soared.” Carr believes Google follows this path with the human mind and although admiring of the work, Carr believes it’s unnecessary and even ludicrous. Despite acknowledging that the positives would outweigh the negative impacts with his own example, Carr’s stance AI and change doesn’t falter. Carr goes as far to say that he’s overreacting and people wouldn’t be wrong to brush him off. A choice of words that shows although he’s dedicated to his belief, he’s still very unsure himself. Carr gives two different anecdotes to expose the counterargument of his point, but fails to come back with a bold enough point to save his credibility. This decision leaves Carr’s piece in a stagnant limbo of “I’m right” and “maybe I’m wrong” for readers. Carr presents factual information well but fails to corroborate where necessary on his stance of the dangers of …show more content…
in 1942, author Isaac Asimov wrote a landmark science fiction book introducing three laws of robotics entitled “I, Robot.” These laws set the groundwork for a multitude of books, movies and other media including the modern movie “I, Robot” based loosely on one of Asimov’s short stories. The popularity of this sub culture highlights the curiosity of AI as we expand our technology. The recurring fear that something man made could overtake us has been one explored often and frequently, which is why Carr’s work comes as no surprise. Carr cites sociologist Daniel Bell when it comes to the use of the technologies we create: “as we use...the tools that extend our mental rather than our physical capacities — we inevitably begin to take on the qualities of those technologies.” Although a broad quote, the meaning is simple: As technology becomes quicker, faster, and more efficient, so too do the users. Users start to build themselves around the use of the things available to them. Eventually, this adaptation takes away the previous approach to a situation, and Carr presents solid arguments to this. Citing James Old of George Mason University: “The brain...has the ability to reprogram itself on the fly, altering the way it functions.” As users of the web, a change in approach will arise. Instead of ringing up a history major friend about Pharaohs, it’s a simple click of a button to find all you want to know.