The Projector

Amusements & Useful Devices from K. A. Wisniewski

Is Google Making Us Shallow? Reflections on Nicholas Carr and the Value of Deep Reading

This past week in class, I revisited Nicholas Carr’s now-famous 2008 essay, Is Google Making Us Stupid?, alongside portions of his follow-up book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing … Continue reading

September 29, 2025 · Leave a comment

Redesigning the Essay in an A.I. World

Last week, I considered the future of the university lecture in an A.I. world. This week, I continue those sets of questions to focus on the essay. The essay has … Continue reading

May 22, 2025 · Leave a comment