Questions for Baron by Michael Van Steyn

I. How has technology changed written language according to Baron?

1. With the expanding march of technology the act of writing has become much easier and more regulated.  How will this affect learning of students in the future?

2. With more immediate regulation of writing, such as spell check , ect, how will it change the way we communicate?  Will the bad ideas be on par with the good ones?

3. What is “original” or “pure” ways of writing?  Is there one technology, pencil to printing press to keyboard, that is better than the other?

-Plato believed writing as a tool was dangerous as it would “weaken our memories”. Do you believe there is truth to this?