The Shallows
A nonfiction book that argues the internet is reshaping our brains and diminishing our capacity for deep, focused thought. It traces the intellectual history of communication technologies to examine how digital media promotes skimming and multitasking over contemplation.
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Ranked #313 of 1942 · 290 pages · Published 2010
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on Apr 12, 2024.
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