Carr believes the mind we read with is very different from the mind we use to navigate our everyday lives. "We are always trying to act on or manipulate our environment. When we open a book our attitude and expectations change." Because we understand our role is not to change the book as a work of art, we disengage and are absorbed in the act of reading. If the power of books lies in detachment as Carr suggests, "computer culture" runs counter to this power.
- People:
- Nicholas Carr
- Places:
- Silicon Valley
Denis Wilson was previously content director for Target Marketing, Publishing Executive, and Book Business, as well as the FUSE Media and BRAND United summits. In this role, he analyzed and reported on the fundamental changes affecting the media and marketing industries and aimed to serve content-driven businesses with practical and strategic insight. As a writer, Denis’ work has been published by Fast Company, Rolling Stone, Fortune, and The New York Times.