In the book The Age of Earthquakes by Basar, Coupland, and Obrist, I noticed right away by flipping through the book that there is no structure of writing whatsoever. Every page is unique and changes throughout the novel. I found it interesting that some topics or ideas are completely made up ways of describing feelings and emotions. For example, the words “smupid” and “stuart” are made up words that are a combination of being smart and being stupid. Some concepts are difficult to understand which is an indirect result of the lack of organization. The ideas do not connect or flow as well which may confuse the reader such as how it starts with technology, then talks about emotions, and then the economy, etc. Although the structure isn’t present, I agree with the idea that technology is not only changing humans, but it’s also changing the planet and world around us. I strongly agree that people may feel lonely if they’re not “connected” through technology and that the internet brings people together. However, I disagree with the idea that someone may eventually invent something smarter than humans. Technology is an aid for humans and it develops more capabilities over time, but it won’t surpass humans in terms of knowledge regardless of how much time goes by. This book can be connected to articles about the development of technology, but it is unique in it’s own way with the ideas it incorporates such as how it affects the brain, emotions, economy, and world as a whole.
Sallah Siddiqui
3A
Hendricks
Word count: 255
This image would be placed following the page where it says “Offline=Loneliness.”
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