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Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore
Carr's point is based upon studies of the physical structures of the brain. While one of his points is that the brain is quite plastic, there are still physical limits. And, more to the point, it is that plasticity that makes what you are saying unlikely: while it is possible that we may become better multitaskers via practice, these practices shape the brain and consciousness in such a way that it becomes more difficult to engage in certain mental activities: concentrating on long form narratives, intricate logical and philosophical arguments, and moral deliberation. The latter was something that Heidegger was particularly worried about.
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Well, since we are still not clear on the mental constraints that the physical limits place upon the human brain, its actual performance limits, or the difference in performance limits from person to person, we can't say with any certainty what the brain can and cannot accomplish. So any opinions of same are sheer conjecture.