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by sdwr 1 hour ago
Does reading books have intrinsic value, or is it just a specific (archaic?) way of transmitting information? Socrates would be a podcaster today
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I think specific, but not archaic. The written word can be beautiful like any other form of art - it's not only about transmitting information but transmitting emotion. Sorta like a photograph, painting, or song.
writing well is really hard. other mediums are other mediums.

sure the new mediums have reach going for them, but im not sure socrates would’ve enjoyed or optimized for popularity.

Ever heard about imagination?