Last class, we discussed Carr’s The Shallows and whether or not younger generations are impacted by the internet in a way that makes us less capable of concentrating. We also talked about whether or not literacy is a crutch and whether or not illiterate cultures are more advanced because they have the capability to communicate and think within themselves. Personally, I think both have advantages and disadvantages. I do not believe that having access to literature means you are not capable of thinking for yourself. In fact, I believe literature can increase one’s ability to think critically. A superior civilization might find a balance between the two, understanding that written words do not necessarily make them true or superior.