I think you are confused as to what is considered technology. At one time, all books were writen by hand and a technological wonder called a printing press made the task easier. It didn't cause us to stop writing, it just made it possible for more books to be produced for more people.
Electronic devices are all great and good, but don't be too surprised if many people still prefer paper and ink to electronics. It happens every day. Many people still buy the morning paper rather than relying only on the internet in whatever form. Many people still write notes to each other eventhough they could send email.
As a side note, I can think of many cases and situations where an electronic device is not prefered over paper printings. For example, if you were hiking or camping for a week at a time where there is no power outlets, a paper book can always be read. If your batteries run out with an electronic device, you're through. Of course, this doesn't matter if you never travel where there is no power, but there are many people that do.
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I think you are confused as to what is considered technology. At one time, all books were writen by hand and a technological wonder called a printing press made the task easier. It didn't cause us to stop writing, it just made it possible for more books to be produced for more people. Electronic devices are all great and good, but don't be too surprised if many people still prefer paper and ink to electronics. It happens every day. Many people still buy the morning paper rather than relying only on the internet in whatever form. Many people still write notes to each other eventhough they could send email. As a side note, I can think of many cases and situations where an electronic device is not prefered over paper printings. For example, if you were hiking or camping for a week at a time where there is no power outlets, a paper book can always be read. If your batteries run out with an electronic device, you're through. Of course, this doesn't matter if you never travel where there is no power, but there are many people that do.