Please use this thread for discussing Chapter 10.
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The more time people spend before the computer screen or any screen, the less time and desire they have for two human activities critical to a fruitful and demanding intellectual life: reading and conversation. The media invade, and in many instances destroy altogether, the silence that promotes reading and the free time required for both solitary thinking and social conversation. p. 247
In this case, I agree. I would much rather have the opportunity to discuss books, poetry, ideas and current events face to face, but the opportunity does not present all that often. I started a book club at work and after the first two books it has been a struggle to get more than 2 of us together at anyone time. Our local library runs book talks & clubs, but the timing never seems to fit my schedule. The internet has provided me with a much appreciated intellectual outlet.So, one man's distractions are another man's lifesavers, no?
Will,Eisenhower said (about war, but never mind), planning is essential but plans are worthless. Always be ready to revise or accept revision from life........One thing that freaks me out about the behavior of young children is their submission to the TV screen hour after hour. They will watch the same damn video over and over! That's why I never wanted to have them in the house-- rent 'em and then get rid of 'em (videos and movies, not children).
Ah, confusing the issue with facts. Repetitive hearing of books I'd put in a different category, just because I want to.Saffron wrote: As for repetitive video watching. This might make you feel better. There has been some research done on small children wanting to watch videos and hear books read repetitively.
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