Tag Archives: intelligence

Is the Internet making me and my friends 'The Dumbest Generation'? 4

According to Mark Bauerlein, yes.  This morning an article from the LA Times was brought to my attention that briefly summarizes Bauerlein’s thoughts regarding the effects of the changing media environment on young folks, thoughts which he published in his book with the catchy, market-ready title The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young [...]

Are we entering the "Cognitive Age"? 3

David Brooks over at The New York Times just wrote a thought-provoking opinion piece about our perceptions on globalization. He claims we are entering a “Cognitive Age,” an age where people must become more adept at processing and combining information. I like how he attempts to shift the focus from the xenophic-esque sentiments [...]