Consider this question along with Sherry Turkle (“Stop Googling. Let’s Talk.”) and Clive Thompson (“Smarter Than You Think”). Use their ideas and examples to help frame the debate and to focus the discussion, but also feel free to use your own experience and observations. If you want to do some research (this is not a requirement), you may use up to three more sources.

        Pay attention to the different ways people can define the word smart—take a look at the chart of multiple intelligences for some possibilities. One goal of this essay is for you to decide if one type of intelligence matters more than others. What kinds of intelligence does Turkle think are most important? Why? How about Thompson?

        Also pay attention to the ways a phone can both help and hinder. What is Turkle most worried about? Does she see any benefits from using a phone? What is Thompson most excited about? Does he consider any of the downsides of using these digital tools? Is it possible to use our phones wisely--to get most of the benefits without getting too distracted or growing too dependent? What are Turkle's suggestions? Thompson's?

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