By reshaping our minds, the internet is robbing us of the ability to think critically and creatively, says the author of The Shallows
Why did you write The Shallows?
A few years ago I noticed I was having trouble concentrating. When I sat down to read a lengthy article or book, I’d find it difficult to maintain focus for more than a few minutes. My mind wanted to behave the way it did when I was online: juggling lots of things and digging around for bits of information instead of focusing on one thing. The book is an attempt to…
