Monthly Archives: February 2012

Free Choice

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ac132406

The internet has immensely affects us, our thoughts, and our day to day activities. In modern times, we all depend on our smart phones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets for our news, weather, games, shopping and more. I still remember the … Continue reading →

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taken for granted

Posted on February 13, 2012 by leyda taveras

Nicholas Carr has basically put on paper everything that happens when we are reading a page or even trying to read a book. From the moment I open this book I though to my self there is no way I … Continue reading →

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Motivation!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Amy Zeng

Nicholas Carr has published a book that is meaningful to all the people out there no matter what age group they belong in. Reading books was truthfully out of my range. Even though I say that books aren’t for me, … Continue reading →

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Free choice blog

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Elizabeth Lee

The internet has a huge impact on our brains and the question is whether it is good or evil. I think as of now its good since there has been many advances in our technology that aids us in our … Continue reading →

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Two Shifts

Posted on February 13, 2012 by raul.torres

What I found interesting was the shifts Carr spoke about. The first shift he spoke about happened around 750 BC, with the development of the Greek alphabet. Being able to write down ideas and stories changed the way we thought … Continue reading →

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The Internet

Posted on February 13, 2012 by michelle.persico

While reading Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows, I am realizing that he is right in a lot of what he says. At this moment, I have my Facebook page open and I am going back and forth between tabs. He is … Continue reading →

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Distractions

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Anna Mai

There are both positive and negative aspects to using technology but lately, we’ve been focusing on the latter. We talk about how technologies such as smartphones, laptops and social networking sites are taking over our everyday lives and the negative … Continue reading →

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Free Choice Internet

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Maura

The world as we know it, humanity needs technology to survive. Humanity are so dependent on the latest thing, that without it, they feel hopeless. The internet is like door to the quickest update about the world around us. If … Continue reading →

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Internet Good or Bad ?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jeremy.durbin

  Although Carr constantly emphasizes the negative effects the internet has on people, I believe the internet does more good than bad. The reason I am able to type this blog right now is because of the internet. This blog … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 13, 2012 by aaron.yaghoobian

It is clear that the internet has made a huge impact on the lives of many. Billions of people use the internet everyday, whether it’s for their job or just chatting with friends. It’s hard to imagine the world today … Continue reading →

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