Nicholas Carr states that having access to infinite knowledge is making us stupid. He continues to say that we are adapting to these new intellectual technologies and it’s being reflected on ourselves. For example, when we decide to go eat, work, sleep and wake up, we don’t listen to our senses but instead, we obey a clock. There are problems with having immediate access because by just using the Internet we can find any direct answer and solution to a problem. In some ways it’s beneficial but in others, it can be harmful. We have easy access to technology instead of going and doing research in the library reading a book. I haven’t been to the library since I was in middle school and I’m dependent on Google or YouTube to summarize a topic for me. However, by reading a book in the library and doing research, the information stays with us rather than being a temporary fact. Nicolas cars also state that the Internet is becoming immeasurably powerful and it’s making us rely on things such as our map, clock, and calculator. This can be harmful because we are not using our thinking process for simple things. Clay Shirkey argues that by having access to technology, we can have a much easier way to experiment in new areas of knowledge. A pro of having access to the internet is that we can have a faster way of communication that can help raise awareness, and helps us connect with family and friends. Some cons can be that many people create an addiction to using the internet, the internet causes people to be lazy, and there’s an unhealthy level of dependence on technology. I’m guilty of becoming lazy because I expect technology to always work and never fail. Instead of writing down notes with paper and pen, I use my computer or do voice typing on the computer. It is a faster way but if it fails me and I can’t use my computer, I would feel helpless and give up on the assignment. I believe that the internet is giving us new knowledge but it’s doing more harm than good. We get to learn new information in YouTube videos, online articles, and how to use technology products such as a computer and iPhone or an iPad. However, this is also melting our brains because we are being spoiled and having the liberty of using internet access instead of finding alternatives. We become reliant and lazy because of the Internet and technology in general. There are also many cons with the Internet that can affect humans such as cyberbullying and our mental health. Children are being exposed to these new devices at such a young age that can affect their lifestyles in the future and the present. Their health concerns such as obesity that is caused by being on the iPad, phone, computer all day and also watching TV for a highly significant amount of hours. The disadvantages that way the pros of having easy access to the Internet.