The Shallows
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The Shallows
Nicholas Carr
7 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2015–2018.
What people on Hacker News said
Reading The Shallows[1] made me stop and think about what might be causing it, and forced me to think about what I might do about it.
The main thesis of the book is that the Internet has quickly modified our brain (neuro-plasticity) so that we absorb information quickly but we don't get deep into any topic any longer.
The first part of the book explains neuro-plasticity with several examples and mentioning various experiments about the way the brain adapt quickly to external stimuli.
I'll second this, and also note that it probably make a good read for those who suggested reading Marshall Mcluhan (who the author references heavily).
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which book are you reading these days? 2015 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: Favorite nonfiction books of 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Alan Kay's reading list 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2015? 2015 · 1 recommendation