Book

The book is a key object in Carr’s discussion because it represents a medium that is filled with information that people can access through reading. Carr explores the origin of books by taking a historical look at early writing systems and the invention of the printing press that allowed for a mass production of books. He also views books through the context of reading and how people read in different manners depending on their cognitive capacity and intentions. Moreover, early books featured continuous text without breaks between words, which made the reader invest a large cognitive load into comprehending each page. As script became more fluid and separated and books became more widespread, more people had the access and ability to read. With the development of the Internet, the experience of reading has changed, as people are less likely to commit to deep thinking when reading...