Technology is becoming a new way of life in our society. Every day, Innovative thinkers are developing new objects to simplify our everyday tasks, such as developing items like smartphones. We can get loads of information in a matter of seconds, almost instantly. The overall concept of technology can affect people in multiple ways. Nicolas Carr has developed a number of theories while observing these concepts. Nicolas Carr uses ethos pathos and logos to try and persuade the reader on how google is making us stupid.
The technique of Ethos is the author’s credibility to persuade the audience. Carr has years of experience discussing the issues of technology and culture. Writing books such as the Shallows: What the Internet is doing to our brains (2010) and the glass cage: Automation and Us (Carr 313) shows the reader exactly what research he has done and to what extent he had brought his research too. Publishing these books frequently throughout recent years prove he is up to date on
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Carr discusses how the internet has changed his reading style because of how convenient it can be. As evidence to prove this logic he shares his friend Scott Karp’s outlook on it, “What if I do all my reading on the web not so much because the way I read has changed, i.e. I’m just seeking convenience (Carr 315). The internet can grant you information in an instant while simultaneously narrowing down general information to specific information. Thus requiring minimal to no amount of effort into actually reading through or understanding the information. On one hand this is true about some people, but on the other hand there is no factual evidence on how the internet changes your work ethic. No statistics or surveys were used by Carr to help support his theory. The only source of evidence that was used is his peer’s statements. Using your friends as a source of evidence isn’t one hundred percent respectable nor