ProCon Survey

In connection with the ProCon article, "Is the Internet 'Making Us Stupid'?," please answer the following six questions about your personal thoughts on the Internet. A few optional demographic questions follow on the next page.

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* 1. Since I've been on the Internet (whether through desk-top systems, laptops, or smart phones) I've noticed that my attention span and ability to concentrate have declined.

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* 2. I am concerned that the Internet is causing me to lose the ability to perform simple tasks, such as do basic math or read a map.

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* 3. Most of the information on the Internet seems to be reliable.

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* 4. Much of the content on the Internet is false.

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* 5. Often it’s hard to tell if Internet content is truthful.

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* 6. There needs to be a more effective way of managing and filtering information on the Internet to differentiate between fact, opinion, and false information.

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