Smarter Than You Think

"Smarter Than You Think" by Clive Thompson explores how technological innovations have historically sparked concerns yet ultimately enhanced human intelligence and society. The book features stories of individuals and communities leveraging technology in inventive ways, from lifelong digital memory to global activism and collaborative scientific breakthroughs. It examines how advancements like the internet are transforming our cognitive abilities and social interactions, while also contemplating the future implications of these changes on learning and human potential.