Vartanian 1

Tina Vartanian
John Kubler
English 114B
3 April 2014
Generation Web
Throughout the Youtube video, The Effects of the Web Culture, Nicholas Carr and
Stephen Fry express their views and concerns about the web generation. Nicholas Carr believes
that the web has changed our society from being able to concentrate and expand on ideas; while,
Fry believes that although we do not concentrate and comprehend like before we have gained so
much that it overpowers the bad. As Fry mentioned in the video, ...connection is what humans
crave (9:37). In other words the internet and the use of technology are all used to allow
humans to connect in some way with others. To me informed around the world, to increase the
knowledge of certain things, to be able to conduct better research to share with the world.
Personally, I agree with Frys views more than Carrs. I do not believe that the web
generation has lost or missed out on things that older generations had to go through. Yes, of
course there are flaws to the web generation but everything has both negative and positive points.
According to Dr. Gary Small, professor of neuroscience and human behavior at UCLA,
...The study results are encouraging, that emerging computerized technologies may have
physiological effects and potential benefits for middle-aged and older adults (1). In other
words, "...internet searching engages complicated brain activity, which may help exercise and
improve brain function" (1). As Stephen Fry mentioned in the Youtube video, is it really that
important to memorize certain facts such as the nines table or is being connected to the world
and increasing our brain functions better?

Vartanian 2

Work Cited
Howard, Jacqueline. "This Is How The Internet Is Rewiring Your Brain." The Huffington Post.
TheHuffingtonPost.com, 30 Oct. 2013. Web. 02 Apr. 2014.