“Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.” – Confucius

I’ve mentioned before just how much I love to read. I honestly can’t think of anything better to do. That’s why I was quite fascinated by an article I read on the future of books. Victor Hugo once wrote about how the invention of the printing press and the proliferation of books it spawned killed the meaning of architecture. What do you think? Is the internet about to do the same for the written word?

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“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” – Bertrand Russell

There’s no denying people have done some really stupid things online; so much so that we’re now seeing a great amount of rethinking regarding just how beneficial the web actually is. What are your thoughts? Is the internet creating smarter and more capable individuals or something a little less desired?

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“Get the facts, or the facts will get you. And when you get them, get them right, or they will get you wrong.” – Dr Thomas Fuller

So, what’s the deal with cell phones? Are they really the killer devices people make them out to be? Well, it seems the jury is still out on that one. Recent studies show that most of the concerns may be in our heads. Ironically, using a hands free kit in your car might not be as safe as they proclaim to be. Hopefully, with technology advancing at such a pace, that won’t be a concern for long.

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