“Attention Deficit: The Brain Syndrome of Our Age”, “'Plug In' Better: A Manifesto” and “Your Brain on computers”: a critical analysis of the effectiveness of the methods by which authors convey their ideas Technology and our exposure to it are changing our lives; there is no doubt about this. The question of what form this change will take and its effects on our physical and emotional health, however, is more controversial and experts' opinions on the matter vary widely. In “Attention Deficit: The Brain Syndrome of Our Age,” neurologist Dr. Richard Restak examines the effects technology has on our brains and postulates that technology, as well as our brain's increasing demand to multitask simultaneously, it is causing a decreaseIn “'Plug In' Better: A Manifesto,” technology writer and commentator Dr. Alexandra Samuel says she believes there is a middle ground between “plugging in” and “unplugging” completely. It states that we should approach our online interactions the same way we approach offline ones. In "Attached to Technology and Paying a Price" (part of the New York Times "Your Brain on Computers" series), journalist Matt Richtel details the effects of technology on a real-life family and recounts their experiences. Although Doctors Restak and Samuel are both widely respected in their individual fields, Richtel's journalistic career has been almost exclusively devoted to studying the impact of technology on our lives and attention spans, and his opinions are expressed loudly in all his work, even if they are not explicitly stated. As you read “Attention Deficit,” it may sometimes seem as if Dr. Restak came to the conclusion that technology is harmful to our brains and our personal lives long before he put pen to paper, and then proceeded to looking for evidence to prove it. support his point of view. The way he frames his findings and tries to give them meaning can be persuasive at times, Dr. says. Restak seems perfectly content to let this problem go unresolved, and Dr. Samuel tries to offer solutions, even if they don't really get to the heart of the matter. Mr Richtel, however, does not appear content to let people continue to live without realizing the potential consequences that excessive use of technology could have on their lives. By putting the spotlight on a real family, he seeks to show his readers how families really exist in the modern age, and perhaps to make his readers recognize in themselves behaviors similar to those described in the article and make a conscious effort to try to change their habits. By explaining the medical basis of this behavior and how it affects our physical health, it explains why such behaviors are so pervasive in our lives.