smile, you're on StreetView!

I don't think he's selling girl scout cookies.

For the young, TV's passivity is passé next to the Internet

ArsTechnica says:

A new study shows that TV is rarely watched without a web browser close at hand, and that kids are growing up multitasking even their entertainment options. And according to the stats, TV is losing influence even among those who routinely watch.

My youngest brother is in his late teenage years, and he has done this for years. TV, instant messaging, and video games, all at once. I wonder what kids like this will be like when they're older? What sorts of entertainment do you give someone who is so used to being immersed in distraction? Is this a recipe for ADHD, or will it result in adults more capable of tuning out the cacophony of modern life?

I got in a big debate with Kirsten's dad several years ago about whether the Internet would render television obsolete. I said "yes, and soon" but he disagreed. I think we both lost.