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Umberto Eco on Paper vs. Electronic Memory

joabj writes "Paper was itself a technology at one point, this essay from Umberto Eco, author of "In The Name of the Rose," reminds us. Eco holds forth on the differences between paper and electronic memory. He doesn't come out in favor of either, rather he talks about the advantages each has, in technical terms. Some fascinating ideas here...."

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  2. Re:Paper Electronics (for many things anyhow) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Why don't you read the article, nigger, instead of opening your stupid shit-mouth just to get the first post.

  3. Fascinating by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Umberto Eco... is a FUCKING FAGGOT

  4. Re:Paper Electronics (for many things anyhow) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    How did this not get modded "Off-Topic"?