Tools Of The Mind Chapter 3 Summary

In Chapter 3 “Tools of the Mind”, by Nicholas Carr describes the development of maps, clocks and other innovative advancements through the years and how it has changed the way we communicate with each other. Scientific technology has affected the progress of society and improved the history of individual’s awareness. However, with modern technologies individuals are continuing to learn and progress with the present-day innovations. At the beginning of the chapter Carr describes the drawings and creativity of a child and how she is inspired by her art and later became a surveyor. Maps can influence logical and cognitive abilities. The initial maps centuries ago were scraped into dirt or sculpt on stones. Furthermore, as time developed,