In Smarter Than You Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds For The Better, Clive Thompson takes on Internet critics like Nick Carr and Jaron Lanier and argues that technology is actually making us smarter. He acknowledged the Internet can be a distraction and can degenerate into mob-like behavior on networks like Reddit. But when used right, Thompson insists, genuinely collaborative social networks like Ushahidi are actually boosting our cognitive skills and making us not only smarter, but also more productive and creative than ever before. Andrew Keen Skypes with Clive Thompson, author of the book "Smarter Than You Think".
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