Geiger’s Counter: The printed word will never die

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Saturday, December 19. 2009

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The Story of the Recorded Word is a series of four panels by artist Edward Laning that adorns the arched walls of the fabulous McGraw Rotunda in the main branch of the New York Public Library.

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#1 cats on 12/19/09 at 07:14 AM

I am a lifelong lover of books. No matter what anyone says or thinks, the entire process of holding printed matter in my hands and reading is one of my greatest joys.
My husband asked me if a Kindle would be a good gift for me and I answered "If I lose my eyesight." If my husband is reading this-a gift card to a book store is always a good safe bet.
If you have young children, take time to read to them. Perhaps you can help them discover the magic of the printed word.

#2 Enoc Siuol on 12/21/09 at 06:14 AM

I also love to read books and am very proud of my collection. Newspapers, especially in Barnesville, are a great source of entertainment. Like everything else bought and sold, is market driven, and as the market changes so will this product or will wither on the vine like countless other products. In today’s time, to have something to hold in your hands when reading, is nothing unique to books and newspapers. Convenience, cost and versatility is where the media is headed. Quicker, cheaper and better, has always been the game. The newspaper industry hasn’t been dwindling for the last several decades for nothing. I was a newspaper junkie for many years but the quality of journalism in daily has caused me to loose interest and now I go elsewhere for what I crave. Yes, the printed work will continue to be around for years to come, it is its relevance which is in question.

#3 cats on 12/21/09 at 08:26 AM

If there is any problem with the quality of what is in printed media, specifically newspapers, it may have to do with that vicious cycle- less people are reading, so cuts have to be made at the news agency, so the talent leaves or is forced out.
Cheaper, less talented and experienced writers are hired and the quality continues to dwindle so less readers.
And so on.....

#4 Tom Rauch on 12/21/09 at 06:21 PM

I also agree. I often refer to Internet as the "misinformation highway" when it comes to technical research.

Internet will never replace printed media unless we are willing to compromise accuracy. Internet information is short life, and since anyone with any real training can say anything they like with equal voice, Internet contains a larger portion of misinformation.

A large amount of Internet technical information is inaccurate, based largely on myths and misunderstanding. There is little chance for peer review or correction.

I also can't imagine sitting for hours with a laptop reading an Internet novel. Internet is more suited for people with ADD or rumor mongers.

#5 Sheila Tolley on 12/25/09 at 05:23 PM

Real Books, Real Newspapers..........

Real Reading Rocks!!!

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