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Originally Posted by Moejoe
If we want literacy, the adoption of computers and e-reading devices, how do we reach these people who have no money at all? Technology should benefit all, in my understanding, not just those who can afford it.
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I have been following your posts and agreed with most of things you said, however, I cannot agree with this one.
Ebook Reader is a
luxury. It is not a necessity. If someone cannot afford to buy ebook reader it doesn't mean all doors for self-education or entertainment are closed for them. Only two years ago I didn't have ebook reader and I was perfectly fine by reading books I bought on Amazon or in second-hand book shops. Second hand book-shops have an amazing variety of books and very often they costs peanuts, starting from 25p and up to £3 in some posh second-hand shops.
I also have noticed that sometimes many of the so called poor people do have things I cannot afford or judge them overpriced. Like iphone, huge TV screens. They might not have money to pay for rent but they absolutely must have the best mobile phone.
So...