ESCP Europe

In this book, the author crystallized one of the most important debates of our time. He describes how human thought has been shaped through the centuries by tools of the mind" and interweaves a fascinating account of recent discoveries in neuroscience. He explains how the printed book served to focus our attention, promoting deep and creative thought. In stark contrast, the Internet encourages the rapid, distracted sampling of small bits of information from many sources. We are becoming ever more adept at scanning and skimming, but what we are losing is our capacity for concentration, contemplation, and reflection.