We all know it's true: technology
changes the way we live. It also changes the way we think, but how
much? Often it is said that the internet has caused us to have
shorter attention spans, and when watching someone surf the net, that
would seem to be a reasonable conclusion. Yet what might actually be
true is that we are more capable of sorting, prioritizing, and
absorbing information than we've ever been before. With smart phones
and almost instant internet access wherever we go, we have become
much more adept at analyzing and cross-referencing. As an example, I
was Christmas shopping today and my phone was out, helping me check
reviews and prices of the products I saw in stores. Ultimately, over
half the gifts on my list became items I decided to buy online
instead because of better prices or available inventory. Technology
has enabled us to make more informed decisions, even when shopping!
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