Though I'd say that Carr is rightfully suspicious, these types of conversations about how technology is affecting us seem to quickly devolve, degraded by technophobia, ageism, and warnings of an intellectual doomsday. Should we be skeptical of technology and seek to define how it fits into our lives lest it define us? Sure, that's a noble cause. But ultimately technology is like water running downhill: it is an undeniable force that will wash over us and change us inextricably. Get used to it.
- 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.