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Question #N506

In a recent article, the author argues that the current model of the internet is one that values efficiency and speed above all else, resulting in a world where information is constantly moving but very little is truly understood. This model is based on the idea that the internet is simply a tool for information dissemination, rather than a space for contemplation and meaning-making. To counteract this trend, the author suggests a shift towards a more "mindful" internet that prioritizes depth and reflection over speed and efficiency. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the phrase "mindful" internet?

The author uses the term "mindful" internet to emphasize that

A. the internet should be used to promote greater understanding and connection, rather than simply speed and efficiency.

B. the internet is a tool for spreading information, not for creating it.

C. the internet is a reflection of the current trend of valuing efficiency above all else.

D. the internet is a space for contemplation and meaning-making, rather than a tool for information dissemination.

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Correct Answer is: A

The author is advocating for a change in the way we use the internet, suggesting that it should be used for deeper understanding and connection, rather than simply speed and efficiency. The word "mindful" emphasizes this idea.