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Here's an example of the plasticity of the brain that Carr discusses in Into the Shallows

More evidence of the brain's plasticity. I mentioned in my presentation that certain medications can cause new brain cells to grow. Here's a related article.

Going along with the Shallow's argument about our changing ability to focus and shortening attention spans, this article addresses that, as well as communication problems.

Relates to "Always on" and our discussion of multitasking by using multiple mediums and social/communication tools

New multitasking research involving money incentive upon successful completion of tasks.

We read this in my American Lit class and I just laughed because I feel like this is what google is doing to our brains! Please enjoy. ;)