Dumb Google

After reading the article, Carr brings up a lot of interesting points about the possibly detrimental effects from simply "googling" any information he'd like to look up and finding it instantaneously. I think I can definitely relate to what he's saying as far as finding information online goes. If I need to find a specific piece of information and I "google" it, I always look for the shortest and most specific article possible. I would also agree that I really don't enjoy reading long articles online if I'm simply trying to look something up. I would have to disagree in many respects, though. I would not say that Google has impeded my ability to read a lengthy article or book whatsoever, because when I choose to read either of those, it is usually out of choice and for personal enjoyment. In fact, I actually read more now than I ever have in my life, but that probably has more to do with the fact that I'm an English major. Overall, I believe that Google is more of a helpful tool than something that is harming us in the long-run. I would have to say that Google probably causes people to be lazier nowadays due to the fact that anything in the world can be looked-up with the a few punches into a keyboard and a click, but like I said, I think the ability to share information is an extremely useful tool, and does more good than harm.