19.304 contemplation and computing

               Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 19, No. 304.
       Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
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         Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 07:54:53 +0100
         From: "Christine Goldbeck" <cgoldie_at_verizon.net>
         Subject: Re: 19.301 Contemplation and time to think?

I have a question, Adam. When you say "digital communication systems
and computer use in general are at the forefront of this situation"
do you mean that computers and related technology are to blame for a
lack of critical thinking abilities?

If so, then I am up for a discussion on this issue as I disagree with
this premise.

Sincerely,
Christine

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> Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 19, No. 301.
> Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
> www.kcl.ac.uk/humanities/cch/humanist/
> www.princeton.edu/humanist/
> Submit to: humanist_at_princeton.edu
>
>
>
> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 06:56:21 +0100
> From: Adam Newcombe <a.newcombe_at_ecu.edu.au>
> Subject: Contemplation and time to think
>
>Hi there,
>
>I have seldom submitted to the group but I read, with daily anticipation,
>the discussions every day. I'm about to give a paper on some ideas
>concerning the gross lack of contemplative learning time in undergraduate
>degree courses. My own field is design and communications, I was wondering
>whether anybody has some thoughts on this neglected field of human
>existence. The contemplative nature of problem solving and the skill of
>observation are decreasing in our school children. Digital communication
>systems and computer use in general are at the forefront of this situation.
>I wonder whether anybody out there has done any statistical work in this
>area or if anybody finds this an interesting area of exploration
>Sincerely
>Adam
>
>Adam Newcombe B.DS(hons) GC of HE
>Senior Lecturer
>Coordinator Graphics and Design
>School of Contemporary Arts
>Edith Cowan University
>Perth
>WA
>ph: 08 9370 6605
>A.newcombe_at_ecu.edu.au
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