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Umar Saleem

Are we becoming smarter or dumber because of the Internet?

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Aravind Parameswaran
At a global aggregate level, I'd say we're definitely smarter as a species because of the Internet. Without Internet, communication would have been way more limited and a very large amount of people would not have had access to all the information & tools that the Internet provides - and hence would have remained in the dark metaphorically. Having said that, there are definitely instances where I feel I'm getting dumber because of either misinformation or half-baked knowledge (partial knowledge is worse than ignorance). Additionally, when you rely on the Internet (or tech in general) for certain things, your cognitive power argually goes down a bit (a simple example would be, after relying on auto-spell-correction, you start forgeting how to spell certain words! Lol!)
Zane Maum
The impact of the Internet on our intelligence is a complex issue, as it depends on how we use it. It can make us wiser when used for research and learning.
Salar Davari
@zane_maum beautifully put
Elena Mira
I would say that smart people become smarter with the help of the Internet, and dumb people become dumber.
Karan M
Based on how we use it though.
Shawn Pang
People are increasingly polarized; while some are advancing intellectually, others appear to be falling behind. The vast amount of information available on the internet can be both a boon and a curse. Whether we get smarter... or the opposite... depends on how we choose what we consume.
Marceric a
for me it's neither one nor the other because it all depends on the person using it. for me the internet does not make you more intelligent but allows you to learn more quickly.
Evgenia Budrina
Definitely more stressed and less focused...
Kevin Van Haesendonck
It all depends on how you use it. The mayority of people dumber, some of us smarte!
Relja Denic
Both at the same time :D
Dave-Anthony Smith
I believe the internet has made me smarter and opened up limitless opportunities. Especially now with the advent of generative AI, being able to research any topic and get a summary in a few seconds makes me more knowledgeable on many different things. However, on the flip side, I do see an increase in shorter attention spans and more impatience among people (especially Gen Z) who are heavy users of platforms like TikTok. Guess it all depends on what you want to get out of the internet. As with everything, there are always two or more sides.
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