Carr, Nicholas G. 1959-

The shallows : what the Internet is doing to our brains by Nicholas G Carr ( Book )
11 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Japanese and held by 2,742 libraries worldwide
As we enjoy the Internet's bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? Carr describes how human thought has been shaped through the centuries by "tools of the mind"--from the alphabet to maps, to the printing press, the clock, and the computer--and interweaves recent discoveries in neuroscience. Now, he expands his argument into a compelling exploration of the Internet's intellectual and cultural consequences. Our brains, scientific evidence reveals, change in response to our experiences. Building on insights of thinkers from Plato to McLuhan, Carr makes a case that every information technology carries a set of assumptions about the nature of knowledge and intelligence. The printed book served to focus our attention, promoting deep and creative thought. In contrast, the Internet encourages rapid, distracted sampling of small bits of information. As we become ever more adept at scanning and skimming, are we losing our capacity for concentration, contemplation, and reflection?--From publisher description.

The big switch : rewiring the world, from Edison to Google by Nicholas G Carr ( Book )
8 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,955 libraries worldwide
A hundred years ago, companies stopped producing their own power with steam engines and plugged into the newly built electric grid. The cheap power pumped out by electric utilities not only changed how businesses operated but also brought the modern world into existence. Today a similar revolution is under way. Companies are dismantling their private computer systems and tapping into rich services delivered over the Internet. This time it's computing that's turning into a utility. The shift is already remaking the computer industry, bringing new competitors like Google to the fore and threatening traditional stalwarts like Microsoft and Dell. But the effects will reach much further. Cheap computing will ultimately change society as profoundly as cheap electricity did. Here, business journalist Carr weaves together history, economics, and technology to explain why computing is changing--and what it means for all of us.--From publisher description.

Does IT matter? : information technology and the corrosion of competitive advantage by Nicholas G Carr ( Book )
10 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 733 libraries worldwide
"Every year, companies spend more than $2 trillion on computer and communications equipment and services. Underlying these enormous expenditures is one of modern business's most deeply held assumptions: that information technology is increasingly critical to competitive advantage and strategic success." "In this book, Nicholas G. Carr calls the common wisdom into question, contending that IT's strategic importance has actually dissipated as its core functions have become available and affordable to all. Expanding on the controversial Harvard Business Review article that provoked a storm a debate around the world, Does IT Matter? shows that IT - like earlier infrastructural technologies such as railroads and electric power - is steadily evolving from a profit-boosting proprietary resource to a simple cost of doing business." "Carr draws on convincing historical and contemporary examples to explain why innovations in hardware, software, and networking are rapidly replicated by competitors, neutralizing their strategic power to set one business apart from the pack. He shows why IT's emergence as a shared and standardized infrastructure is a natural and necessary process that may ultimately deliver huge economic and social benefits."--Jacket.

The digital enterprise : how to reshape your business for a connected world ( Book )
5 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 362 libraries worldwide
This book focuses on the fundamental changes that are happening in business as a result of the Internet, digital communications, and ubiquitous connectivity. The author underscores that the essential code of business is being rewritten in the Internet Age. From building online business models, to formulating digital strategies, to competing in the uncertain world of e-commerce, this book shows today's executives exactly what they must do in order to reshape their businesses for the twenty-first century. (Midwest).

The shallows [what the Internet is doing to our brains by Nicholas G Carr ( Recording )
5 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 177 libraries worldwide
Describes how human thought has been shaped through the centuries by "tools of the mind", from the alphabet to maps, to the printing press, the clock, and the computer. The technologies we use to find, store, and share information can literally reroute our neural pathways. Building on the insights of thinkers from Plato to McLuhan, the author makes a convincing case that every information technology carries an intellectual ethic, a set of assumptions about the nature of knowledge and intelligence.

The shallows : how the Internet is changing the way we think, read and remember by Nicholas G Carr ( Book )
3 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 173 libraries worldwide
Is the Internet making us stupid? In this book, Nicholas Carr argues that the Internet is changing dramatically how we think, remember and interact.

IT doesn't matter--business processes do : a critical analysis of Nicholas Carr's I.T. article in the Harvard business review by Howard Smith ( Book )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 127 libraries worldwide

Wer bin ich, wenn ich online bin ... und was macht mein Gehirn solange? wie das Internet unser Denken verändert by Nicholas G Carr ( Book )
2 editions published in 2010 in German and held by 56 libraries worldwide

Business and the Internet ( Book )
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide

Het ondiepe : hoe onze hersenen omgaan met internet by Nicholas G Carr ( Book )
1 edition published in 2011 in Dutch and held by 19 libraries worldwide
Analyse van de invloed van het toenemende internetgebruik op het functioneren van de hersenen.