How do you know he wasn’t right and writing indeed worsened our memory? Maybe you’d remember who it was if not for knowing it is written down somewhere.
Is there more value in being able to remember who the specific philosopher was, or more in knowing how to find that information quickly and easily?
To take it a step further - is there more value in individuals remembering the specific philosopher, or in society, anyone in society being able to find out that same information?
Is there more value in being able to remember who the specific philosopher was, or more in knowing how to find that information quickly and easily?
To take it a step further - is there more value in individuals remembering the specific philosopher, or in society, anyone in society being able to find out that same information?