Get Smarter Summary Reaction and Tie-in

Summary: The article, "Get Smarter" by Jasmais Cascio starts off by explaining how are present century is similar to that of seventy-four thousand years ago. Although we are not dealing with the aftermath of a super-volcano, we are dealing with the similar change to our brain. We are able to get through the new inventions that each century proposes to us by, getting smarter. After explaining to us how we cope with new the technology he then goes on to explain that the new technological advancements are helping us become more sophisticated. The change in technology is requiring us to adapt in a positive way; this change is a form of co-evolution. Carr also explains how technology has helped in pharmacology. We have now created a pill that allows you to concentrate and "get smarter". Finally Cascio goes on to talk about the futuristic world that will include brain doping, intuition networks, and the artificial mind.

Reaction: The article "Get Smart" by Jasmais Cascio explained how we must cope with advancements of technology and what we have gotten out of it and will continue to get out of it. I agree with his statement that technology is an advancement to us and the world. By allowing technology in our life, we are becoming smarter.I consume the benefits of technology every day. For example, without technology I would not be able to write this paper or be able to take breaks and check out my news feeds on Facebook. The benefits that technology has on our lives in endless. So yes, i agree that technology is making us smarter. I do not agree with Cascio idea that digital implants will be placed in peoples brains. I do not think people would agree with the idea of everyone having the "same model brain".

Tie-In- Carr and Cascio both agree that technology has changed the brain of everyone. Carr fears about the " the impact of wall-wall connectivity on the human intellect". He says that the simplicity of sitting down and reading a book is no longer in existence. Everything is on the internet where we hardly even read the whole article, just a skim through it. He claims that technology is making us lazy. Carr also says that we are dependent on technology and it should not be that way. On the other hand, Cascio argues that technology is making us smarter. The advancements in technology is like an advancement to our brain. Even though the simplicity is no longer there the benefits of technology is far more greater.