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Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:00 AM

Is the Web helping us evolve?

The truth lies somewhere between "Google is making us stupid" and "the Internet will liberate humanity."
By David Brin

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  • Tuesday, December 23, 2008 07:21 AM

    Productivity

    Does anyone think the internet has increased worker productivity? How many hours are spent surfing or shopping during working hours by mid-level administrators in isolated cubicles? What about all that e-commerce on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Does anyone believe shoppers are doing this from home? On a related note, the most popular on line businesses are Porn and Gambling. What a revolution! I need to get back to work.....

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