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How E-Readers May Exacerbate Human Isola...

How E-Readers May Exacerbate Human Isolation

Previously I critiqued e-readers.  In short, I argued they were functionality without a purpose. They just do not fit my media consumption needs. Today, Philip Kennicott of the Washington Post wrote of the architectural ramifications of the disappearance of books.  It is an interesting architectural angle on the matter, and Kennicott also raises some intimately […]

Why Hard Copy Books, Magazines, and News...

Why Hard Copy Books, Magazines, and Newspapers Are Better Than E-Readers

As a disclaimer, let me say the following: Different people have different media needs.  I recognize this. As for me, I’m happy to read the newspaper online (if it is on a well designed website, like NYTimes.com.)  I’m fine with reading blogs online and short pieces (under 1,500 words, say).   I frequently digitize public domain […]