The first half or so was very interesting & thought-provoking, but then it bogged down. ( )

I really enjoyed Harris' extensive pondering on what it means to be the last generation who will ever know what life was like pre-Internet. I appreciated the fact that he wasn't being prescriptive. There were no hard-and-fast rules, no advice, no massive a-ha moments saying "THIS is the right way to live your life in a world that's as hyperconnected as ours."

The truth is, we do live in a world of constant connection. Our phones are always available methods of distraction. But those phones are also tools. They're brought incredibly positive elements to our lives, and yes, there can be downsides to their use as well. I particularly appreciated Harris' willingness to be non-judgemental about the people who choose to live their lives in constant connection.

I think the audience for this book is limited, as not everyone born in our generation cares about, or wishes to return to, a time pre-Internet and pre-connectivity. Harris brings up some interesting points and offers plenty of food for thought, but I admit at times my eyes started to glaze over. The book reads as a meditation on the world in which we live, with strong storytelling and solid research. ( )

I could only make it through about 50 pages of this book. I agree with the basic thesis--we don't have enough unstructured time in our lives--but we also don't have enough editors!!!! This author had the unfortunate habit of restating the same relatively straightforward thought about 3 times on each page. ( )

Interesting rumination but, despite what the goal of the author might be, the argument is a little soft. ( )

This book presents a lot of interesting ideas about our reliance and constant connection to the internet (social media, email, etc.). It's neither negative not positive, and the author concludes that it's not about good or bad, but about finding balance and using these tools wisely. ( )