Is Smart Making Us Dumb, By Evgeny Morozov

Writer, Evgeny Morozov, highlights new inventions and delves into dangers and the possible ill-will behind artificial intelligence in his article “Is Smart Making Us Dumb?” Artificial intelligence, defined by dictonary.com is as follows, "the capacity of a computer to perform operations analogous to and decision making in humans, as by an expert system, a program for CAD or CAM, or a program for the perception and recognition of shapes in computer vision systems." Thought provoking ideas are addressed such as allowing “designers to tap into peer pressure” and “social engineering disguised as product engineering.” This article explains how some devices can record information in everyday life to share on a social media when you may make a mistake.
The author also proceeds to explain that our lives can potentially be monitored ensure we drive the legal speed limit, require us to take a breathalyzer test before starting our vehicle, and to place other limitations or regulations that invade privacy. The difference between a “bad” and “good” smart device is explained by whether the device allows one to make a decision; it also determines whether or not privacy has been invaded. Morozov comments on Eric Schmidt’s idea of a “seamless future” while Morozov protests, “not all of us will want to go there.” He finally writes about how taking away our life struggles by adding new technology provides a lessening of the “human experience,” in that we no longer have to do the same everyday tasks
The author fails to explain the legal backing to be allowed to present such evidence admissible in court, hence making readers believe that they are subjected to be held responsible on account of the new technology. Morozov suggests to “avoid completely surrendering to the new technology, you have to know what it means to be,“good smart” and “bad smart.” While the author does provide examples of devices he deems good and bad, there is no context to support that any of the technology is necessarily good or bad. He convinces, “Depending on how they’re executed” is how he decides between good and bad. At the end of the day though, humans make mistakes as well, which is not identified in the article. The writer also says, “Creative experimentation propels our culture forward,” and conveys that with no room for mistake, our creative ability’s can be