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His argument is that a man who always walks with crutches will have his legs atrophy and that writing is a crutch for memory.
by User23 8y ago
His argument is that a man who always walks with crutches will have his legs atrophy and that writing is a crutch for memory.
- sixstringtheory 8y agoHe was also worried because written words can’t challenge you. If you read something and _think_ you understand it but actually do not, the book can’t quiz you on it and tell you you’re wrong. He was worried about people gaining false senses of knowledge, and losing the ability to critically analyze and defend ideas.