do we think anymore?

Over time, I've come to realize the power of Google. Not only have we streamlined our searches from days in a library into seconds with a few keystrokes, we've forgotten how to think. I'll be the first to admit that I "google" things on a regular basis. When I'm at work and a doctor writes an infusion order strangely, I can type in what I think he has spelled and Google will even tell me, "Did you mean Vecuronium?" Yes! That's what I meant! (or rather the MD meant!)

I use it for a people search (in lieu of white pages). Go ahead and try it! Type in your first and last name and the city and state... odds are you will pop up along with a phone number. Scary if you have a stalker!

I use it for lyrics to songs. Let's say I want to find out the lyrics to a Patti Griffin song. All you have to do is type in the name of the song and the word lyrics beside it. It's never failed me yet.

How many times have I skipped reading the neighborhood book club book to read a brief synopsis online through Google?

The list goes on and on...

I'm beginning to think and research in short bursts. I miss research I think. It was more fun back then.