- As our technology evolves, so will our human brains- both in the direction of improvement.
- Agree- “We shouldn’t let the stresses associated with a transition to a new era blind us to that era’s astonishing potential.” Change is good, but takes adjustment.
Agree- “In any case, there’s no going back. Strengthening our fluid intelligence is the only viable approach to navigating the age of constant connectivity.” In order to beat the system, you have to work within the system.
Disagree- Drugs better our ability to learn and focus. I have witnessed many who use/abuse these sorts of drugs. Biology should never be overlooked; tolerance to drugs will be developed, just like tolerance to distraction, which might happen more effectively if it happens naturally.
Disagree- I agree with the statement about becoming so accustomed to distraction that we find it difficult to focus even when we are not being directly and/or aggressively distracted. I know a lot of people who have to disconnect their access to the internet in order to work at their computers- just the option/temptation of distraction without any tangible form is distracting enough.
Nice work. You've mentioned the 'to beat the system you have to be in it' previoulsy. It's akin to deciding to be part of the solution or just an extension of the problem... Great observations about drugs & distraction. Begs the question of how indeed our minds are changing and if it's for better or worse... good & bad, tradeoffs, balance...
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