Editor B above is typically arrogant for his generation. That is to say, my generation as well. Not all millennials are keyed for multitasking. Many are simply distracted. Calling it multitasking is just an excuse for some not to pay attention. I’ve had too many fellow classmates ask for my notes, even when they’re sitting right next to me with their computers, typing away, during class. They’re too busy with IM and email.
That’s not to say the new technology is all bad. Many of us use it to our advantage.
But this attitude, calling the author “ignorant” and “bitter” is ridiculous. Obviously the author understands perfectly well what’s going on and has concerns. The author didn’t call these students “stupid,” for instance, and nothing in the article could reasonably be interpreted that way. Of course, Editor B admits to *being in a lecture at the time*. Reading comprehension, anyone? So much for multitasking.
