Are We Stupid Googlers?

Nicholas Carr's article, "Is Google Making Us Stupid?", brings up an important point on the discussion of the effects of technology on its users. He references HAL, the dangerously powerful supercomputer in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, and the scene when the astronaut, Dave Bowman, unplugs him. He compares his brain after dealing with technology to the reaction of HAL when he was unplugged.

Just as unsettling as the idea in a science fiction movie of artificial intelligence responding emotionally, Carr notices that Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the creators of Google, have spoken of their interest in connecting artificial intelligence directly to the brain. It re-defines the word intelligence, that is, it makes intelligence something that can be complete. "Ambiguity is not an opening for insight but a bug to be fixed. The human brain is just an outdated computer that needs a faster processor and a bigger hard drive."

"Is Google Making Us Stupid?" is a more negative take on the same issue that Marc Prensky sheds light on in a much more positive way. Prensky, in his article, "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants", celebrates the wonders of new technology in order for students to learn, because he, in agreement with Carr, writes that students' brains are adapting to this incredibly digital age. But how do you think older adults', or "digital immigrants'", brains are being affected by the technology overload? Leave your response in the comments.