Dear Richard, Yes, yes, yes. Thank you for posting this. I wouldn't say I cried to read your manifesto, but I also found it very moving. Glad to see the mention in this post of the work of Cal Newport and Nicholas Carr. Right now I am reading Stephen L. Talbott, starting with his first book on the subject, back in the 90s, THE FUTURE DOES NOT COMPUTE. P.S. I'm on the hunt for a second Hermes 3000, but with a German language keyboard. Will report. Kind regards from your fan, C.M. Mayo
Speaking of books that have aged well, I recently read Amusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil Postman (1985). A very clear critique of television that applies well to the Internet in most regards.
If i am comprehending correctly (not a given) your letter was written at the initiation of your realization of the value of typewriting, and presages the full realization of the Manifesto. When did you write the letter?
This is inspiring. Thanks for posting.
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ReplyDeleteDear Richard, Yes, yes, yes. Thank you for posting this. I wouldn't say I cried to read your manifesto, but I also found it very moving. Glad to see the mention in this post of the work of Cal Newport and Nicholas Carr. Right now I am reading Stephen L. Talbott, starting with his first book on the subject, back in the 90s, THE FUTURE DOES NOT COMPUTE. P.S. I'm on the hunt for a second Hermes 3000, but with a German language keyboard. Will report. Kind regards from your fan, C.M. Mayo
ReplyDeleteP.S. But there is indeed good reason to cry, for everyone to cry.
DeleteSpeaking of books that have aged well, I recently read Amusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil Postman (1985). A very clear critique of television that applies well to the Internet in most regards.
DeleteBelieve it or not, Neil Postman's book is sitting on my desk! Thanks for the recommendation.
DeleteIf i am comprehending correctly (not a given) your letter was written at the initiation of your realization of the value of typewriting, and presages the full realization of the Manifesto. When did you write the letter?
ReplyDeleteNo, this is an excerpt from a letter I received a few days ago.
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