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“The brain likes to be efficient and so even as its strengthening the pathways you're exercising, it's pulling - it's weakening the connections in other ways between the cells that supported old ways of thinking or working or behaving, or whatever that you're not exercising so much.”

Quote by Nicholas G. Carr

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Nicholas G. Carr

Nicholas G. Carr is a renowned writer focusing on the fields of information technology, business, and media. Born in 1959, Carr is known for his in-depth analysis and unique insights. His works, such as 'The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains' and 'The Big Switch: How Technology Will Change Our Lives—Again', have had a profound impact on the industry and academia. more

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