In what ways does technology affect our intellect, our ability to think critically, to solve problems, to be creative, or analyze information?

The essay must clearly state whether or not the effects are positive, negative, or a combination of both.
The essay MUST include the following sources (including one of your own):
-Nicholas Carr, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”
-Sherry Turkle, “How Computers Change The Way We Think.”
-Mathew Ingram, “Are We Living in Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit?”
-Clay Shirky, “Does the Internet Make You Smarter?”
The assignment requirements are:
-compose an essay no less than 5 pages, double space in MLA format.
-Identify and include in your thesis statement four effects that are specific in conveying your argumentative purpose
-Develop an effect-based argument within the body paragraphs
-Avoid using 1st and 2nd person/avoid personal experiences