Google Controls Our Minds

I can't deny the fact that I am addicted to my phone and rely on it for almost everything. We find ourselves constantly depending on our phones for the simplest things. As our phones have gotten smarter, we have truly had less to think about. In a split second we can research any question we have and get a clear answer in seconds. Instead of taking the time to figure out a problem, Google is there to give us an extra hand. Convenience is what our market is run on, but there's always a negative for too much assistance. It is extremely helpful that Google is such a large database and has quick answers, but it makes things almost too easy. I don't believe that it is a negative thing, but if we actually want to gain knowledge we can't be dependent on immediate responses. "The ultimate search engine is something as smart as people--or smarter." The more information we are given the less we have to think. The author points out an interesting point in saying that "Google is really trying to build artificial intelligence." The analogy that Google is basically half of of thinking is weird to wrap your head around. Are we being controlled by a website? The way we learn now is much different than generations ago. We spend so much time on the internet that maybe books and researching isn't ideal anymore. "Over the past few years I've had an uncomfortable sense that someone, or something, has been tinkering with my brain." Since we have to spend a lot less time searching, we don't have to think about what we are finding out.
"My concentration often starts to drift after two or three page... The deep reading that used to come naturally has become a struggle." Do we blame Google for all of our learning problems? We do have to read less when use Google as our source, but does that hinder our reading ability? I would disagree that the effect of a search engine causing major learning problems. Using Google basically just makes us lazier because it doesn't require as long to find an answer. It is extremely helpful to know the simple facts and data, but that is not what we need to use our brain power. Learning to apply our knowledge is what we should be learning in school everyday. Anyone can memorize a list of things, but not everyone can use explanation and application. "They would be filled with the conceit of wisdom instead of real wisdom." Google is filling our brain with a lot of information, but most of it is not helpful in the real world. We are less likely to spur fresh ideas and expand our human knowledge. Such a helpful tool is draining our minds from learning sincere intelligence. Spending less time on finding the right answer reduces the amount we have to think.We have to remember that Google and our phones are simply a helpful tool, but instead they are overused and we become dependent on them. Is it possible to keep away from your cellular for a day or even a few hours? It would be interesting to see if we could break the addiction to our electronics. The world doesn't need someone to tell us all the answers, but the advantage of minimal aide could be the best way to keep our minds engaged but also curious to learn.