Technology In Mark Bauerlein's The Dumbest Generation

Over the course of many years, humans have innovatively advanced in the field of technology. Students, these days, live in a world with vastly more complex technology, than that of previous generations. In Mark Bauerlein’s book, The Dumbest Generation, he talks about how the present generation is the “dumbest” because we lack in knowledge, as a result of spending too much time on technology. However, technology has done more good in terms of our generation’s fundamental cognitive capacities: the ability to analyze an argument, to distinguish fact from opinion, to think critically and logically. Apart from our cognitive capacities, technology also allows this generation to acquire various forms of literacy by themselves, further expanding self-directed learning. Through trial and error, youth in our generation has taught themselves skills that help them function in the real world. Moreover, technology is not impairing our ability to write, rather it is reviving it and it is pushing our limits. Furthermore, it allows our generation to write far more than any other generation because of the socialization that takes place online. Upon exploring various …show more content…
Through problem solving in video games, our generations have sharpened their cognitive capacities to tackle situations they come across in real life. In addition, the internet has allowed our generation to become more independent by teaching themselves, rather than being guided. Moreover, technology has allowed our generation to socialize by expressing their thoughts and feelings, ultimately pushing their literacy beyond their limits. Therefore, our generation is not the “dumbest” generation, rather it maybe one of the most