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Quite a few adults believe that this generation of youth’s writing abilities are hindered by new technology, particularly the internet. However, Thompson and other researchers have theories and research to argue that the internet doesn’t necessarily hinder this generation’s ability to think, debate, and analyze. Thompson samples research from Andrea Lunsford, a Stanford University English professor who “is one of America’s leading researchers into how young people write.” (66) Lunsford describes her discoveries with synonyms to “awe”, such as “stunning”, and “striking,” (67) and claims that “we are in the midst of a literacy revolution the likes of which we haven’t seen since Greek civilization.” (67) Furthermore, Thompson highlights the comments section of a New York Times article; describing them as “remarkably nuanced, replete with complex legal and ethical arguments.” (67) This evidence suggests that not only has this generation’s writing  has improved, but their ability to discuss and debate is slowly becoming that of the ancient Greeks; who were known to be the grandmasters of discussion.