Food for thought... deep thought?

[mamagotcha]

I tripped over this article recently... an essay looking at what we might be losing as we become Internet people.

I'd like my kids, in particular, to read it, but I'd also appreciate hearing what some of my NPL peeps think (and do you think the rest of the Krewe would be interested in seeing it?).

I'm trying not to color this post with what I think about the writer's suggestions, but I do want to explore them in a future post...

Thanks, gang.

Comments

[42itous.livejournal.com]

I'd like to comment on the article, but I just can't seem to stay focused long enough to read it.

Having only skimmed a bit of it, I have to echo Hathor's sentiments, that it's a matter of medium. If I print out the article, I'll have a much easier time reading it. Can't explain why -- does it have to do with scrolling, or eye strain, or something else?

As for how we're fed information: I do find myself frustrated sometimes when I'm away from the Internet and I want to know the answer to a question that could be answered trivially by looking it up online. And I also think that people get a lot more information than they need by spending time poking about the Internet. However, I don't think either of these phenomena is inherently negative.

[lauradi7.livejournal.com]

The actual magazine is no doubt at a library near you. (and someone left a copy behind in the ringing room at Old North. Maybe it's time to start ringing...)

[42itous.livejournal.com]

Thanks for that subtle hint. :)
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