Matt richtel and members of the staff of the new york times the. Matt richtel, in a deadly wandering, tells the story behind a mans tragic loss of attention as he texted. My reactions to the article driven to distraction were i agree with them. Matt richtel, the new york times journalist who won a pulitzer prize for his contributions to the newspapers driven to distraction series, was the keynote speaker at the johns hopkins center for injury research and policys annual raskin lecture on october 25. Matthew downing, a toughtalking 11year veteran on the oklahoma city police force. Richtel tries out several analogies to describe the rush we get from a phone. Jan 10, 2011 after reading the article driven to distraction, i was happy with the new law that if you cause an accident while texting in the car, there will be consequences. A mystery, a landmark investigation, and the astonishing science of attention in the digital age. This is the introduction to the book, including discussion with. Manuel gonzalez professor syretta jimenez english 1101 2 november 2012 distractions on the road can have lethal consequences richtel, matt. Matt richtel, the new york times journalist who won a pulitzer prize for his contributions to the newspapers driven to distraction series, was the keynote speaker at the johns hopkins center for injury research and policys annual raskin lecture on october 25 the annual symposium honors daniel danny j.
Awarded to matt richtel and members of the new york times staff for incisive work, in print and online, on the hazardous use of cell phones, computers and other devices while operating cars and trucks, stimulating widespread efforts to curb distracted driving. Driven to distraction for students to work on in small groups. After reading the article driven to distraction, i was happy with the new law that if you cause an accident while texting in the car, there will be consequences. The car manufacturer ford is using a new technology that allows the driver to use voice commands to navigate the media system. Taken together, a series of stories in the star and a sunday takeout in the new york times offer up a volatile cocktail that makes the future of our country look loopy. Back then, very few laws were on the books outlawing this sort of distracted driving. While many laws are on the books to ban the use of handheld devices while driving and to impose steep penalties for the use of such devices, it can be hard to catch a. Matt richtel and members of the staff of the new york. Matt richtel drives home dangers of texting behind wheel.
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His nonfiction thriller a deadly wandering explored these issues, was a new york times bestseller and was named a best book of 2014 by various publications, including the san francisco chronicle, and christian science monitor. In this ambitious, compelling, and beautifully written book, matt richtel, a. I have never read a book that hit home with more force in my life than did dr. He joined the staff in 2000, and his work has focused on science. This book came out around the time add was starting to be better understood, and it contains a lot of interesting case studies illustrating some of the different forms of add. Nov 21, 2010 matt richtel sunday nov 21, 2010 at 5. From pulitzer prizewinning journalist matt richtel, this is a brilliant, narrativedriven exploration of technologys vast influence on the human mind and society, dramatically told through the lens of a tragic textingwhiledriving car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists in 2006. Extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving. A mystery, a landmark investigation, and the astonishing science of attention in the digital age by matt richtel about the book from pulitzer prizewinning journalist matt richtel, a brilliant, narrativedriven exploration of technologys vast. Nov 23, 2010 posted in journalism, uncategorized, tagged driven to distraction, matt richtel, the new york times, your brain on computers on november 23, 2010 4 comments taken together, a series of stories in the star and a sunday takeout in the new york times offer up a volatile cocktail that makes the future of our country look loopy.
In 2003, researchers at a federal agency proposed a longterm study of 10,000 drivers to assess the safety risk posed by cellphone use behind the wheel. From pulitzer prizewinning journalist matt richtel, a brilliant, narrativedriven exploration of technologys vast influence on the human mind and society, dramaticallytold through the lens of a tragic textingwhiledriving car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists in 2006. A tale of tragedy and redemption in the age of attention. Article on penchant of motorists in new jersey, which has highest car density in us at 822. Book in common author matt richtel speaks on distracted. Article summary of matt richtels growing up digital. Hallowell, md, is the founder of the hallowell center for cognitive and emotional healt and was a senior lecturer at harvard medical school. San francisco journalist matt richtel has spent years and countless column inches elucidating to readers the perils of distracted driving and, more broadly, distracted living.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Matt richtel covered the story for the new york times, and his pulitzer prize winning series of reports, driven to distraction, form the basis for the book. Growing up digital, wired for distraction news the. Matt richtel drives home dangers of texting behind wheel sfgate. As part of the podcast series solutions for higher education, suu president scott l wyatt will lead a summer reading club focusing on a new book each month.
If youre going 55 mph, thats enough time to cover the length of a football field. A deadly wandering download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The consequences can include a fine, community service, and jail time. Matt richtel brilliantly tells the story of the aftermath of a deadly distracted. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A mystery, a landmark investigation, and the astonishing science of attention in the digital age ebook. Ny times journalist and pulitzer prize winner matt richtel. Jun 08, 2015 a deadly wandering is a book that explores the science behind attention and distraction specifically, how modern technology is distracting us more than ever before. A deadly wandering from pulitzer prizewinning journalist matt richtel, a brilliant, narrative driven exploration of technologys vast influence on the human mind and society, dramaticallytold through the lens of a tragic textingwhiledriving car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists in 2006. A very readable, highly informative and helpful book.
Sep 28, 2014 richtel tries out several analogies to describe the rush we get from a phone. Raskin, who was a human factors investigator for the national transportation. His articles in the new york times, where richtel has covered technology since 2000. His first book, called hooked, is about a reporter whose life is turned upside down when he escapes a cafe explosion after a stranger hands him a note. A more recent book by the same authors, entitled delivered from distraction, may be the best current book on the subject. Siri, it turns out, is not a safe alternative to textinganddriving, even when a driver doesnt use the phone. They sought the study based on evidence that such multitasking was a serious and growing threat on americas roadways. Article summary of matt richtels growing up digital, wired. Recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood reprinted ed by hallowell, ned, ratey, dr. Watsons lab they almost got into a car accident but nothing happened what surprised dr. Pdf a deadly wandering download full pdf book download. The book grew from an article journalist matt richtel wrote for the new york times titled the lure of data. Apr 25, 2007 the first book that i read on the topic of adhd that really made a difference was called driven to distraction.
Driven to distraction by matt richtel upfront magazine new york times discussion. From pulitzer prizewinning journalist matt richtel, a brilliant, narrative driven exploration of technologys vast influence on the human mind and society, dramaticallytold through the lens of a tragic textingwhiledriving car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists in 2006. Recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood. I definitely plan on using the book as a future reference because ive faced some of the same issues that the text discussed involving parents. New research shows that serious distraction can result when drivers use siri, apples voice activation system, to navigate, send and receive texts, use facebook or twitter. A deadly wandering is a book that explores the science behind attention and distraction specifically, how modern technology is distracting us more than ever before. Driven to distraction at work is an essential survival guide to life in the modern world. Matt richtel is a bestselling author and pulitzer prizewinning reporter for the new york times based in san francisco. A deadly wandering book greenwich library bibliocommons. Orchards dominated the landscape here, a tapestry of cherries, apricots and plums, eventually giving way, acre by acre, to semiconductors and their spawn. Aug 08, 2011 part 1 from the audiobook driven to distraction. A deadly wandering a tale of tragedy and redemption in the age of attention book. He was awarded the 2010 pulitzer prize for national reporting for a series on distracted driving. A tale of tragedy and redemption in the age of attention matt richtel, 2014 harpercollins 416 pp.
A worldrenowned adhd expert, is the new york times bestselling author of over ten books, including driven to distraction and delivered from distraction. Matt richtel is currently considered a single author. Posted in journalism, uncategorized, tagged driven to distraction, matt richtel, the new york times, your brain on computers on november 23, 2010 4 comments. Recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood by edward m. Aug 05, 1992 a good early book on add in children and adults. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A distraction can range from changing the song on the stereo, setting up the gps, or setting up the bluetooth headset to answer calls. Matt richtel and members of the staff of the new york times.
By matt richtel in 2003, researchers at a federal agency proposed a longterm study of 10,000 drivers to assess the safety risk posed by cellphone use behind the wheel. In the bible there is a verse which states that we are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves. Matt richtels growing up digital, wired for distraction is an article about the exposure of digital technology and how it affects students academics specifically that of vishal singh, a 17yearold aspiring filmmaker. Driven to distraction, times series, july 18, 2009march 10, 2010. The first book that i read on the topic of adhd that really made a difference was called driven to distraction. Strayer believes that his work on distracted driving will lead people to stop it if. He decided to explore the issue further by writing a deadly wandering, which centers on the case of a young man named reggie shaw, who killed two rocket. Recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder by edward m. This shopping feature will continue to load items when. A deadly wandering, by matt richtel the new york times. Studies show that texting and talking on a cell phone while driving is at least as risky as driving with a. Voice activation systems distract drivers, study says. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Studies say that drivers using phones are four times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers, and.
Select articles written by matt richtel and other journalists on topics such as. Richtel spoke about his work on the series driven to distraction, for which he won the pulitzer prize in 2010. Richtel obtained a bachelors degree from the university of california at berkeley and an ms from the columbia school of journalism. From pulitzer prizewinning journalist matt richtel, a brilliant, narrativedriven exploration of technologys vast influence on the human mind and society, dramaticallytold through the lens of a tragic texting. Growing up digital, wired for distraction the new york times. A deadly wandering from pulitzer prizewinning journalist matt richtel, a brilliant, narrativedriven exploration of technologys vast influence on the human mind and society, dramaticallytold through the lens of a tragic textingwhiledriving car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists in 2006. In doing so, richtel weaves together a real story about a 19yearold boy, reggie, who killed two men in september 2006 because he was texting and driving. What a masterpiece of diagnosis and heartfelt concern. Matt richtel is an american writer and journalist for the new york times. What happened to reggie and matt richtel on their way to dr. Growing up digital, wired for distraction news the ledger. Before it was chips in silicon valley, it was fruit. Driven to distraction is a must listen for everyone intrigued by the workings of the human mind. Matt richtel, through this book, intertwines the narrative of an accident that.
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