This Thursday's discussion is on technology and whatever it is that it's doing to us as individuals and a society. Apparently no one can figure it out -- a slew of recent headlines on it all pose questions about whether it's making us stupid, lonely, crazy, smart, or even turning us into a different species. A few readings are below. Read what you like, and come ready to talk about your personal experiences and observations of the ongoing digital revolution. READINGS: Is Facebook making us lonely? http://www.theatlantic.com/ magazine/archive/2012/05/is- facebook-making-us-lonely/ 8930/ Is Google making us stupid? http://www.theatlantic.com/ magazine/archive/2008/07/is- google-making-us-stupid/6868/ Is the Internet making us crazy? http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn. com/2012/07/09/is-the- internet-making-us-crazy/?hpt= hp_t2 Will our kids be a different species? http://www.ted.com/talks/juan_ enriquez_will_our_kids_be_a_ different_species.html
A discussion group for people who like to think twice before jumping to conclusions. Each month we dive deep into a subject with a presenter and a preassigned set of reading/audio/visual materials. Open and honest inquiry on all topics is encouraged and welcomed. The only investment is your time. We most often meet the third Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Mark & Elizabeth England's home at 1194 South 500 East in Salt Lake City.