"The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains" by Nicholas Carr. I'm halfway through it. The main thesis of the book is that the Internet has quickly modified our brain (neuro-plasticity) so that we absorb information quickly but we don't get deep into any topic any longer.
The book start strong with this thesis and then goes into a very interesting detour on the history of writing, from the egyptian to Gutemberg all the way to Vint Cerf.
I'll second this, and also note that it probably make a good read for those who suggested reading Marshall Mcluhan (who the author references heavily).
Overall I enjoyed it, even though there were parts that I couldn't agree with.
No. The first part of the book explains neuro-plasticity with several examples and mentioning various experiments about the way the brain adapt quickly to external stimuli.
Then the author dives deep into the history of culture (oral, written, mass-media, internet).
So far I haven't encountered any mention of how the mind of a "professional" wouldn't be affected by the distracting impulses of the internet and digital communication.
The book start strong with this thesis and then goes into a very interesting detour on the history of writing, from the egyptian to Gutemberg all the way to Vint Cerf.
Very well researched book and well written.