"Google"

I struggled to read the entire “Is Google making us Stupid” which validates the author’s argument that the internet has reprogrammed our thinking to seek the gist of information. I would certainly like to agree with Guy Billout in his stance on the effects of the internet on our minds. I would like to correlate the fact that the decrease in amount of books I read is relative to the increase of my use of the internet over the years. At the same time perhaps we are more active than passive in that I feel the internet has become our excuse to slack in subjects we have already found dull. I found another piece of evidence to be wary of Billout’s argument.
Billout failed to define the word “stupid” as it relates to his argument which to me is discrediting. “Stupid” may seem to be clearly defined to all persons, but I believe the definition varies depending on who you speak with. With the ambiguity of “stupid” in mind the article appeals to our own definition allowing us to be more apt to agree with the argument proposed.
But, the article does offer opposing views with examples of reactions to the printing press which solidifies the argument. I found it interesting that Plato felt writing would undermine the thoughts of man and I looked if Plato did in fact believe this quickly on the internet. I found through my rapid search there is evidence of Plato’s belief.
In conclusion I would have to agree more so with the author in that the internet has inspired a shallow nature. But, I feel that the internet delivers what we want and we are active in the decision of how we receive our information.