Computers: Changing the Way We Think?

Are computers changing the way we think? Have we megabit off more than we can chew? Does technology today alter the very structure of our brains? To the point where behavior and personality are manifested differently? Possible, though not for the reasons stated in the article "Are Sites Such as Google Changing the Way We Think?" At least that is MY opinion.

While it is true that information is presented in bits and pieces, which one would assume would be easier to assimilate, we have become a culture that knows a little about a lot, instead of a culture that knows a lot about a few specific things. This will, in time, work to our disadvantage. Now, that I've irked you, calm down. That's not to say that nobody knows anything. There will always be those who excel in whatever they choose to do. It's just that there is so much out there to learn, and our brains only have the capacity to store a little bit of it. Unless you read Dianetics, your just like the rest of us. Able to learn and retain a finite amount of information. Not to mention that anyone can post anything anywhere and it is up to YOU to figure out what is accurate and what isn't. As a teaching tool, technology is a boon. But I ask you to ponder this: What happens if the technology crashes for a prolonged period of time? Do you think you'll even be able to get a cheeseburger? No. You won't.

I think that what the Internet and excessive technology does, in general, is drain our physical bodies. It is difficult to stare at a computer screen for a prolonged period of time. It strains the eyes, that has been proven scientifically (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eyestrain/DS01084 - 24k). And have you heard about positive ions? Sound good to you? Well, it isn't. NEGATIVE ions are good for you. Don't believe me? Check this out...http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes%20-%20117k%20-.

Having said all of that, I am absolutely, positively excited about the GDrive from Google. The mere thought of being able to look at all of my "stuff" without lugging around my laptop or those little stick thingys (which I do not own) makes me weak at the knees!! So, while I do advocate being "unplugged" on a regular basis, I want to get to my documents when I want them and I don't want to wait. Sound hypocritical? It is, I freely admit it. Hmmm, I think I'm going to go Google "hypocrite" and see what I get...