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I can understand why the government would heavily restrict printing presses, but why typewriters? They're only modestly more efficient than handwriting.
by titanomachy 10y ago
I can understand why the government would heavily restrict printing presses, but why typewriters? They're only modestly more efficient than handwriting.
- jtrip 10y agoThe article mentions an anonymous letter sent to Mao's wife chastising her former love life. The letter was written on a typewriter. I think the idea was that there should be no means of communication that cannot be traced. Whoever pens an idea should be aware that he/she can be traced back to.