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Mental faculties can deteriorate with too much reliance on technology from "summary" of The Glass Cage by Nicholas Carr

In our modern world, the allure of technology is undeniable. We are constantly surrounded by screens and devices that promise to make our lives easier and more efficient. However, as we become increasingly dependent on these technologies, we may inadvertently be putting our mental faculties at risk. When we rely too heavily on technology to perform tasks that were once done manually, we run the risk of losing the skills that were once second nature to us. For example, the ability to navigate using a map has been replaced by GPS systems, causing our spatial reasoning skills to deteriorate. Similarly, the rise of spell check and autocorrect features has led to a decline in our spelling and grammar abilities. Moreover, our constant exposure t...
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    The Glass Cage

    Nicholas Carr

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