2. Vroon, D. (2009, May/June). The distracted generation victims of technology. American Record Guide, 72(3).
Vroon (2009), the co-owner of ARG voiced his opinion on the topic of technology, such as, TV, cell phones and computers causing social isolation, laziness and mind-numbness in today’s generation. Many will argue with Vroon about his perspective on technology and its effects on our lives, many individuals in our generation love technology; it is their life. Vroon makes many solid points about technology having a bad influence on our generation, he states that he will never own a computer or mobile phone in his life and he warns any individual who wants to make a difference in humanity to stay away from technology because it will numb …show more content…
Vroon indicates in his article technology was created to help us, to save time but instead have ended up taking up most of our time and distracting us. Vroon states that technology has made Americans lazy and numb-minded because we are doing nothing to challenge our minds. This article will help support my stand.
3. Wells, K., Carlson, B., Frum, D., McAdams, D. P., Graham, D. A., Thompson, D., … Gritz, J. R. (2010, June 8). Nicholas Carr on the ’superficial’ Webby mind. . Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2010/06/nicholas-carr-on-the-superficial-webby-mind/57610/
The Atlantic Wire National article is a sort of interview with Carr in response to his article, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”. This article provides evidence that supports technology has an impact on our intellectual retention and our mental discipline, as the main component of our intelligence is based on our ability to focus. Also, it analyzes the effect of technology on our cognitive thinking process.
This article supports my perspective and has useful statistics I could use in my …show more content…
GREENFIELD, S. (2008, May 21). Modern technology is changing the way our brains work, says neuroscientist. Daily Mail. Retrieved from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-565207/Modern-technology-changing-way-brains-work-says-neuroscientist.html
This article believes that technology has brought all humans to a crisis. Technology might change the way humans interact with each other, it will change who we are, etc. The article only covers the negative aspects of technology on our society and how it is damaging our generation. This article explores the brain activity while using some technology and how it can become addictive, like alcohol or drugs.
I will be using this articles ideas in both my thesis and body paragraphs to support my views. The internet can be compared to a drug addiction; and we may just be heading toward a crisis because of the web.
6. Carr, N. (2010, June 5). Does the Internet make you dumber? . Retrieved from
Vroon (2009), the co-owner of ARG voiced his opinion on the topic of technology, such as, TV, cell phones and computers causing social isolation, laziness and mind-numbness in today’s generation. Many will argue with Vroon about his perspective on technology and its effects on our lives, many individuals in our generation love technology; it is their life. Vroon makes many solid points about technology having a bad influence on our generation, he states that he will never own a computer or mobile phone in his life and he warns any individual who wants to make a difference in humanity to stay away from technology because it will numb …show more content…
Vroon indicates in his article technology was created to help us, to save time but instead have ended up taking up most of our time and distracting us. Vroon states that technology has made Americans lazy and numb-minded because we are doing nothing to challenge our minds. This article will help support my stand.
3. Wells, K., Carlson, B., Frum, D., McAdams, D. P., Graham, D. A., Thompson, D., … Gritz, J. R. (2010, June 8). Nicholas Carr on the ’superficial’ Webby mind. . Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2010/06/nicholas-carr-on-the-superficial-webby-mind/57610/
The Atlantic Wire National article is a sort of interview with Carr in response to his article, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”. This article provides evidence that supports technology has an impact on our intellectual retention and our mental discipline, as the main component of our intelligence is based on our ability to focus. Also, it analyzes the effect of technology on our cognitive thinking process.
This article supports my perspective and has useful statistics I could use in my …show more content…
GREENFIELD, S. (2008, May 21). Modern technology is changing the way our brains work, says neuroscientist. Daily Mail. Retrieved from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-565207/Modern-technology-changing-way-brains-work-says-neuroscientist.html
This article believes that technology has brought all humans to a crisis. Technology might change the way humans interact with each other, it will change who we are, etc. The article only covers the negative aspects of technology on our society and how it is damaging our generation. This article explores the brain activity while using some technology and how it can become addictive, like alcohol or drugs.
I will be using this articles ideas in both my thesis and body paragraphs to support my views. The internet can be compared to a drug addiction; and we may just be heading toward a crisis because of the web.
6. Carr, N. (2010, June 5). Does the Internet make you dumber? . Retrieved from