IS.98 713 Richard Gorbounov 2/19/2022 Which author has a better point? Peter Norvig is the author that most people would agree with, mainly because they support his statement about how Google does not make society stupid. There are a lot of reasons that Peter Norvig is correct, especially the fact that if someone gets onto Google and searches anything it will give quick access to a wide range of answers, which allows users to make balanced, and more intelligent decisions. A quote to support this statement is “The Internet contains the world’s best writing, images, and ideas; Google lets us find the relevant pieces instantly.” (Norvig,96). Since Google gives people so many answers and ways to learn, it further supports how instead of making users stupid it actually does the complete opposite. “Just as a car allows people to move faster and a telescope lets humans see farther, access to the Internet’s information lets people think better and faster. By considering a wide range of information, we can arrive at more creative and informed solutions.” (Norvig,96). In this quote it tells people that Google can be utilized as a tool for personal comprehensive development, hence, getting smarter. These were just a few of the many reasons that Peter Norvig has the most valid argument against Google making us stupid.
