The Digital Reader (Deisi Naula)

Toby Litt describes a comparison between literature and technology because, in the beginning, he states that technology will be the cause of writers to lose something in literature as writers have already lost classical education. Also, Litt compares writing conventional novels with technology and he says people are reading about someone playing a computer game which writers are not fascinated by this or even considered to write about. He states that some literature is dependent on technology because we need it for the production of words on the page or words on the screen. Toby Litt discusses how many classical tales were driven by distance the rendered plot lines obsolete in the digital age, personally, I don’t think technology has affected my perception of classical literature. In my opinion, my generation is so used to technology that it’s normal and used on anything and everywhere. However, I do understand that it’s difficult for many people to understand classical literature because you would often compare it to literature from today which is different. The issues that are described in the stories today have to do with mostly science involving technology. In my opinion, technology will continue to have a prominent effect In literature especially since it’s advancing every decade. Many people, society, will be more intrigued in learning and reading about technology. Writers will be more focused on those types of articles, novels, and stories to please the audience. I don’t think that stories will change completely because as Litt stated writers won’t want to write about a person playing a computer game. This will make writers not stop writing literature about other genres. When we play video games or see movies that are science-fictional, we have a visual of what the future could look like and if it does end up looking like such, the media, music, and film will drastically change due to technological advancements. Since the pandemic, many individuals are stuck behind a screen whether it be for work or academic purposes. Reading from the screen is challenging for me because I get distracted with the detailing of how the writing looks. I prefer reading from books to annotate and physically having a paper in front of me. Looking at a screen for hours trying to analyze literature isn’t the same. However, it’s mandatory because some of my classes will include assignments in which we have to read articles. Reading off of a computer, iPad or phone, can be damaging to the eyes if stared at too long but physical paper books can also be damaging but to the planet.

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  • April 11, 2021 at 9:01 pm
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    Hey Deisi,
    I agree with you, right now being on the screen is mandatory, in order to do all the assignments for different courses. Even to find information or to connect with someone.
    I used to read in my commute to school or work. I was making notes over the paper, but now I just don’t like to be on my phone reading. I just feel like I am missing something.
    Yet, this is our reality, I hope the college opens for Fall and be able to go to normal at some point.

    Take care!

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