Will Apple's iPad Make Us Dumb? (Or Smarter?)

Like many of you, I spent part of yesterday staring curiously at Steve Jobs's latest creation, and wondering how it might affect my life and my brain.

Certain truths are already clear: this device will make a lot of people more connected, more efficient, and it'll certainly make them cooler in certain circles. But the real question is this: will it make people smarter?  What's the best way to use new technology to grow our talents?

Theory 1: It'll Make Us Dumber

The iPad, is built for three...