Regarding statement number two of the article in the NYT, I think it is false. Basically the statement says that humans under the age of thirty years old, don't know how to retain information or express it without technology, versus the age above that who only are using their brain. I think that is an unfair statement because young adults do use a lot of different types of technology, however, if they are educated, they can use it correctly. As long as we use technology as a source of back-up or learning tool, we can retain even more knowledge than the age above us. The ability to become smart and retain information can be done through books, word of mouth, and technology now-a-days. Anyone who disapproves or suggests that technology can be dumbing, has a point. But if it is used correctly, their point is invalid.
-Cassidy Wainwright
I completely agree with your statement! The benefits of technology definitely come with the way you use it! At the touch of the finger you can instantly look up questions with thousands upon thousands of answers; the fact that you can use these tools we have to gain knowledge in a different way than older generations doesn't make us any less intelligent.
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