Are you ready to embark on a journey that traces the evolution of human cognition from the Sumerians etching on clay tablets to the digital age? Would you like to explore how advancements in technology have not only facilitated human progress but also reshaped our brains and thought processes? How have personalities like Alan Turing and organizations like Google influenced our intellectual landscape? Dive into the paradoxes of the internet age, and discover how it is rewiring our brains and altering our cognitive skills.;
Nicholas Carr is an American author, journalist, and cultural commentator who specializes in exploring the impact of technology on culture and the human mind. His book "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains," published in 2010, delves into how the internet may be changing the way we think, read, and remember. Carr's work has sparked widespread discussion and debate about the role of digital technology in our lives, earning him a Pulitzer Prize nomination and a place at the forefront of discussions about the internet's influence on cognition.