The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains http://spkr8.com/t/2724

Description:

The Net is rerouting our neural pathways, making us adept at skimming information but incapable of concentration and contemplation. The subtle mind of the book reader is being replaced by the distracted mind of the screen watcher.

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Time & Location

March 16, 2010 — 11:30 AM
500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701-4121 (Map It)

Event

SXSWi 2010 (603 talks)

March 12-16, 2010

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