Nicholas Carr’s bestseller The Shallows has become a foundational book in one of the most important debates of our time: As we enjoy the internet’s bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? This 10th-anniversary edition includes a new afterword that brings the story up to date, with a deep examination of the cognitive and behavioral effects of smartphones and social media.
Initial thoughts:The Shallows covered a lot of ground, going into the impact of the Internet to further exploring the benefits and repercussions. I was especially interested in the discussion of memory and how making sense of Internet content has altered how we process information and knowledge.
