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Summary Of Google Inc. By Peter Norvig

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Many people believe that search engines are dumbing our generation. Peter Norvig's article "Google Inc." states that Google is actually helping our intellect in many different ways. The opposing side argues that Google is making us stupid however, google is improving our intelligence. Google is not the result of a loss of intelligence.

The first reason is that the internet is connecting us to factual information instantly. The article "Google Inc." states that "The Internet contains the world's best writing, images, and ideas; Google lets us find the relevant pieces instantly." Peter Norvig explains how Google is giving us the world's best information instantly without any struggle. When looking for information you must have the correct data and have it quick and accessible. When you have these resources you are obtaining knowledge and increasing your intelligence. …show more content…

Norvig states "Google has made us smarter-both individually and collectively-because we have ready and free access to information."Search engines give us information for free with no hassle and improve our knowledge on the topics we are looking up.

The final reason is Google gives us information and encourages us to think with purpose. Nicholas Carr states "... Google is giving us all that useful information, it's also encouraging us to think superficially." He states that it isn't allowing us to think deeply however, Norvig argues that "By considering a wide range of information, we can arrive at more creative and informed solutions. Internet users are more likely to see ideas from left and right..." When we use the help of Google it can help our brains develop the full

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