Dumb: The Misconceptions Of The New Generation
In today's time and age, grownups are overestimating the effects of media and new technologies. The new generation is born into the digital age but that doesn't necessarily mean they are any less intelligent than the previous generation. The misconception that the new generation appears dumb exists because of the media, technology, and choices made by the new generation.
Adults presume that children go in the Internet and are not gaining anything beneficial. According to Source 3, “New media allow for a degree of freedom and autonomy…” Kids are learning from others in forums and building knowledge off each other. They don't all learn in a classroom setting but instead in engaged conversations with peers on a topic they enjoy talking about. The new generation learns in a different way that the older generation is not accustomed to. Being different is not being bad. Clive Thompson from source 7 concluded “we’re in the midst of a literacy revolution the likes of which we haven't seen since Greek civilization.” This further proves that things are different, but better now. A literacy revolution may come as confusing because not everyone has caught on the new style and …show more content…
Nicholas Carr in Source 4 noted “the web had been a godsend to me as a writer. Research that once required days in the stacks or periodical rooms in libraries can be done in minutes.” Finding an easier way of doing something is not being dumber but instead being more resourceful. The entire job of engineers is to create and design a product to do a task easier. Engineers would not be considered dumb for inventing new things to make life easier. “Technology isn't killing our ability to write. It's reliving it…” (Source 7) Technology brings entertainment but also enriches our writing ability. Society as a whole is moving forward. Since the digital age brings many things to table, it is important to note how people choose to use
Adults presume that children go in the Internet and are not gaining anything beneficial. According to Source 3, “New media allow for a degree of freedom and autonomy…” Kids are learning from others in forums and building knowledge off each other. They don't all learn in a classroom setting but instead in engaged conversations with peers on a topic they enjoy talking about. The new generation learns in a different way that the older generation is not accustomed to. Being different is not being bad. Clive Thompson from source 7 concluded “we’re in the midst of a literacy revolution the likes of which we haven't seen since Greek civilization.” This further proves that things are different, but better now. A literacy revolution may come as confusing because not everyone has caught on the new style and …show more content…
Nicholas Carr in Source 4 noted “the web had been a godsend to me as a writer. Research that once required days in the stacks or periodical rooms in libraries can be done in minutes.” Finding an easier way of doing something is not being dumber but instead being more resourceful. The entire job of engineers is to create and design a product to do a task easier. Engineers would not be considered dumb for inventing new things to make life easier. “Technology isn't killing our ability to write. It's reliving it…” (Source 7) Technology brings entertainment but also enriches our writing ability. Society as a whole is moving forward. Since the digital age brings many things to table, it is important to note how people choose to use