![]() The next chapter of the book describes a lot about the neuroplasticity of the brain - that is, its ability to change based on the situation it is in. Much research has been done on the topic, and it appears that the multitude of data stored on the Internet allows users to quickly shuffle through information, which shortens the long term human attention span. One day, Carr came to the realization that the Internet was not as great as it may seem at first, because it causes users to lose focus. Born in 1959, he grew up in a world without many computers, so his childhood and adulthood were separated by the amount of technology or lack thereof. The Shallows begins with the author, Nicolas Carr, describing his life and reasons for writing the book. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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