Does the Internet Make us Dumber?

Question 1: Does the Internet Make us Dumber?
The author of the core text, Nicholas Carr, is an accomplished technology writer and author. He is the celebrated author of the book “The Glass Cage” as well as the Shallows: What the Internet Does to our Brains” which got him nominated for a Pulitzer in 2011. He argues that the proliferation of information technologies has diminished the value of strategic significance of information and technology in business.

As the author discusses the article written by Carr, one can experience the depth of analysis afforded to the article. The author of the essay goes straight to the thesis of the author and makes it even more succinct. The core text is titled Does the Internet Make Us Dumber? Using quotations from the publication to exposit the thesis of Nicholas Carr in his article, the author seems to take the view that we need to be careful and circumscribed whenever we are dealing with the Internet. The argument is that “As much as technology helps further society, it may be hurting it much more than anyone realizes.” Thus, the author takes a stand in the essay. The writing is clear and precise and is intermittently spiced with the opinions of other scholars such as Patricia Greenfield, who is a developmental psychologist.
The writing in the essay is very direct and to the point. In the introductory paragraphs, the author is bale to present the main point under discussion. A person who is new to the reading will still be able to gather the gist of the essay. The writer in the article uses academic language to write the essay. The article would benefit more from additional scholastic support for the arguments established. The author cites only Carr and Greenfield. The sentences used are short and complete.
Question 2: Internet Addiction Left My Brother Homeless
The author starts the essay in an interesting way. By citing examples of how the Internet affects our habits, the author makes it sufficiently clear that our interaction with the Internet has resulted in addiction. The author states that “the Internet is a useful resource, but for vulnerable people, it can be dangerous.” The sentence clearly establishes the thesis of the author. The main/core article is written by Winston Ross titled Internet Addiction Left My Brother Homeless. The author is a senior writer at Newsweek. Ross documents how his brother struggled with Internet addiction and had to check into an Internet addiction rehabilitation center. Using quotations from the core text to show just how internet addiction can become, the essay is a brilliant academic work. The writing is meticulous and simple, yet imposing. An outsider reading the text will clearly discern the message of the piece in at a glance.
The author quotes psychologist such as Greenfield and Hilarie Cash. The opinion of a psychiatrist is also sought, helping add more punch to the writing. It is an academic text that can be understood even by those who have a rudimentary understanding of developmental psychology. The author says that Internet use need not be dangerous, citing personal examples of how the Internet has improved life. The author states “If Internet addicts are trying to escape reality I don’t think sending them somewhere and making them “cook, clean, feed animals, and build things” is going make them want reality.” The summation of the situation by the author is that internet addiction can only affect those who are vulnerable. There is nothing confusing about the essay. The concepts are easy to grasp and are clearly explained. One does not need to have special training in psychology to gather the import of the article.