4 ms·
I wonder if when writing started to become the preferred method of transmitting information between humans, some people suggested that the methods of oral tradi
by qntmfred 4y ago
I wonder if when writing started to become the preferred method of transmitting information between humans, some people suggested that the methods of oral tradition were superior.
- dijit 4y agoWell, that's definitely true. Having someone tell you something is vastly better than reading it. Aside from the intonation and stresses in tone there's also a plethora of body language and cues to pick up on.
- mypetocean 4y agoThis might be a function of how passively many people read, though – particularly as compared with the highly interactive posture of speech. There are reading strategies which we can employ to engage the brain quite effectively. Plus, writing is immediately replayable. Some would rather abuse this than rely on a more holistic reading strategy, but that doesn't discount the value of having a concrete, immediately-accessible, and yet persistent record of the communication.
- indy 4y agoSocrates on the Forgetfulness that Comes with Writing: https://newlearningonline.com/literacies/chapter-1/socrates-on-the-forgetfulness-that-comes-with-writing https://newlearningonline.com/literacies/chapter-1/socrates-...