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Umberto Eco: The lost art of handwriting
Why should we regret the passing of good handwriting? The capacity to write well and quickly on a keyboard encourages rapid thought…
I think the capacity to write well and quickly on a keyboard requires failed attempts (especially [specifically?] at work…) and lots of edits.
I’m the sort of person who edits my writing constantly (this post, three times already). It takes time to say what I mean, economically. And I’m okay with that.
As to reviving the art of handwriting: word. (Says the girl who has a notebook for practicing her handwriting…)
