What is all this technology doing to us?

Multitasking is almost a prerequisite for living. Gadgets galore fragment our attention spans into small pieces that click and work together at the same time. The ipod, smartphones, laptops, netbooks, portable game systems, and other devices have made life seem easier and faster. But does this have any effects? Certainly, some think so. Others think our brains will just adapt to the barrage of attention-stealing devices. Take a look at "Hooked on Gadgets and Paying a Mental Price," in the Technology section of the New York Times. It's something to think about-while you're thinking about everything else.