In the first part of the knowing interview Richard Lanham is talking about different technology that is offered in the world. He talks about how many books are made every year, websites, videos...etc He goes on to explain why there are so many books, websites, videos..etc Some people may do it for interest reason and some may do it for other reasons. Richard Lanham says that the digital age will be a huge problem. Then he starts to talk about the Is Google Making Us Stupid article. When reading this article earlier in the semester I had a hard time reading the whole article. I found myself skimming threw the article which isn't good.
Everything Science Knows About Reading on Screens This article talks about the shift from paper to screens. As stated in the article, "It's left many wondering what we've lost or gained in the shift and a handful of scientists are trying to figure out the answer". This question is left unknown because of the different types of media and the person's preference. Studies show that many people who read online scan through the passage rather than actually reading the material. Studies show that many people who read off paper focus better rather than reading on a device. When reading on a device you are able to multi-task but when you are reading off of a paper its harder to multi-task which makes it easier to focus. Scanning through passages is called nonlinear reading. Nonlinear reading can hurt you when you have to do deep research or read a passage in depth. So basically, there are pros and cons when using a screen vs. using paper when performing cognitive ...
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