“This invention will produce forgetfulness in the minds of those who learn to use it, because they will not practice their memory.” - Socrates, circa 5th century BCE, lamenting the then-recent invention of the book.
Plus ça change...
Terence Tao /
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2025-03-17 18:37:21
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