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https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/s/sch.../chapter5.html Reading books is kind of like classical music the unwashed plebeian simian masses just don't understand the appeal. Quote:
Anyway, those people saying they read a lot on tablets and smartphones are probably exaggerating how much they actually read. Video culture has overtaken print culture for the plebeian simian masses. People cannot be free if they are ignorant, and the more knowledgeable a person is, the more likely he is to be free -- or to be able to free himself. But because the information available to people is overwhelming in volume, it is necessary to develop good criteria for selecting the information you imbibe. Here are some helpful rules: (1) Prefer books to periodicals. Books are far more likely to have enduring value; periodicals are, by their very nature, transitory in worth. (2) If you like something an author writes, read more of his stuff. An author whom you find interesting is more likely to have written other material that will please you than an author you have no knowledge of. (3) Modern books are usually better than older ones. This is partly because modern books benefit from more up-to-date knowledge (though they don't always), and partly because the publishing business is now very competitive, unlike in earlier days, years, or centuries; and competition means the best will generally rise to the top (ie, get published). A great many older books ('classics') are much overpraised, but it took me a long time to figure out that it was the books which were lousy, and not my taste. (4) Don't waste your time reading lousy stuff, even if it is supposed to be 'important'. If it's lousy, chances are it's not important at all, at least for your purposes. Obviously, having more money like Gates and Buffet will make you more free in a Capitalist society. Last edited by bagpiper1; 06-27-2018 at 03:52 PM. Reason: Fix url link |
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06-28-2018, 08:43 AM | #438 | |
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Amazon can already claim that the books they sell can be read on just about any device using the various apps that they make available for free. There are only a few proprietary reading devices that can't run one of them. |
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Just because all 3 methods don't work equally well in every single situation doesn't invalidate the statement. It's like disagreeing that reading on a kindle is as easy as a paperback by saying "Really? Try going camping for a month and reading when your battery dies." |
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This could also change the reading habits for many users in the near future: Apple AR/VR Glasses: 16K display, 1000+ ppi, 40 Gb/s Wi-Fi, 300-500 m distance from its computer box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6pGVq9g7KU Last edited by Marinolino; 06-30-2018 at 10:17 PM. |
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As (hopefully) with a color e-paper after the first produced devices, it will probably take another 5-10 years for such device to be perfected and then made affordable to the masses.
I don't like the idea of Wi-Fi transmitter/receivers being situated near the skin/brain/eyes for hours though, so, IMO they should also allow for the use of an additional short cable instead, with transmitter/receiver at its end. Last edited by Marinolino; 06-30-2018 at 11:06 AM. |
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I don't like the idea of wearing something in front of my eyes that would interfere with my line of sight. I guess I come from a different generation than the group these devices are intended for.
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06-30-2018, 02:40 PM | #444 | |
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Further in the future something similar shall probably be implemented in the contact lenses too, but there should also be many different quality e-paper devices/sheets around to choose from. Last edited by Marinolino; 06-30-2018 at 08:44 PM. |
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