Which is a better intellectual exercise
I see a difference in that with one you are a participant, and with the other, you are what, for this argument I will refer to as, merely an ideological consumer. I think this same principle has informed my aversion to sitting and listening to lectures. I just don't regard anyone highly enough that I am willing to sit there and passively listen to them run at the mouth.
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I don't agree with you at all. You say that it is much more important to give feedback. But do not you think that in order to give feedback you are to know something about this issue and only then give a feedback. So as you see, as you can conclude it from my point of view, it is more more important to read books than having conversations. Side: Reading Books
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Conversation before the age of radio, tv, computers, cell phones, etc. was way better. Conversation had depth, today it lacks any. Technology brought answers, the questions are no longer asked. Is the earth round? Do we revolve around the sun? Is the universe expanding? Yes; What's left to talk about? Side: Conversation
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Conversation before the age of radio, tv, computers, cell phones, etc. was way better. Conversation had depth, today it lacks any. Technology brought Just how old are you? answers, the questions are no longer asked. Is the earth round? Do we revolve around the sun? Is the universe expanding? Yes; What's left to talk about? When is the last time you had a conversation? The Earth is technically not round by the way, plus there are many more things to talk about other than questions that have already been answered. Side: Neither
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Let me guess the earth is square? Age doesn't have as much to do with being naive enough to believe that technology doesn't make people lazy and therefore think less. “ The path of least resistance makes crooked rivers and also crooked men.” William Danforth Apply this to using a calculator to do math, instead of a pencil and paper. Which takes the most thought? Which takes little thought? As far as when was the last time I had a conversation, 10 minutes ago. When was the last time I engaged in a good conversation, the last time there was a power outage. Side: Conversation
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Oh there's doubt, just apparently not in your mind. Why should I go to the trouble of reading that entire book when it's major points, like with most books, could be summed up in a few paragraphs? BTW I will concede that reading books is currently the most effective learning exercise. However, most effective doesn't necessarily mean better. What do you think of how writing compares to reading as far as being intellectually strenuous? Side: Conversation
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I wonder how ancient people could get knowledge without book?? it is obvious that they progressed by having conversation and they wrote their thoughts in books right? even nowadays scientists think before saying and after having a theory they write it on the paper at any case converstaion is more beneficial! do u agree with me?? Side: Conversation
of course, conversation is essential part of human development, but who wants to get knowledge from person who is not able to speak, think, reason rightly. as you said, ancient people got useful information without books, but they had certain knowledge in certain sphere due to rock paintings and hieroglyph. it is also a sort of books, source of information. Side: Reading Books
During the ancient times, from where I coming from. There were not a lot of books and only the noble people got to see and read them. However there were a lot of smart and practical people. Nowadays, of course a person have to read the books to develop intellectually. However, we should not forget about the conversation as well. The best practice is combination of reading of books and conversation. For instance, you have read an interesting book and you are so excited about it. You should find a friend who loves reading books too, and share your thoughts and opinion with him(her) Side: Reading Books
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