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Thinking about the Post-Literate World

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What does it mean when we hear that incoming Harvard students don't read? Should this concern us? What kind of things will change if people no longer read books?

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6 months ago · κρῠπτός

Just before Christmas I listened to an engaging discussion between

Johann Kurtz
and
Mary Harrington
.

Becoming Noble
Noticing towards Bethlehem w/ Mary Harrington
Johann and Mary discuss whether the move from the era of the monolithic narratives of the 20th century to the fragmented visual feeds of the 21st creates space for older modes of perception and communion. Also discussed are why the IDW can’t find God, why left-wing memes lack magic…
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6 months ago · 29 likes · 3 comments · Johann Kurtz and Mary Harrington

As happens with these sorts of discussions, it spurred a number of thoughts for me that I thought worth sharing with you. I encourage you to listen to the whole interview. Its excellent and it’s much better heard first hand than mediated through a summary here. In short, Mary a…

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