The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains

The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr

Nicholas Carr explores how the Internet is reshaping the way we think, read, and remember. Drawing on neuroscience, history, and culture, he shows that our brains adapt to the tools we use—while books once nurtured deep focus and reflection, the web promotes speed, distraction, and skimming. With vivid examples and sharp analysis, Carr argues that while the Internet expands access to information, it may be eroding our capacity for deep, sustained thought.