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Originally Posted by Nate the great
Yes, paper books will fade away - just like horses did with the invention of the automobile.
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I know you meant this to show that Horses have not faded and therefore paper will not fade but in fact the draft horse almost did completely fade away. Luckily some folks are now reinstating this magnificent animal and even finding new uses for them. They are used in logging now as it is must less harmful to the environment than using a tractor for the task.
However, horses have faded away from our cities and are no longer extensively used for transportation or hauling goods. They are now mostly recreational and sports. Books will always find a niche but they may end up being replaced in the mainstream. Already many newspapers are going out of business and some are resorting to web only.
Dale