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What was Socrates worried about regarding the use of writing?
What was Socrates worried about regarding the use of writing?
Socrates was worried that the wide use of writing would create forgetfulness and people would rely on external written characters instead of using their memories.
According to Plato, what impact would writing have on people's minds?
According to Plato, what impact would writing have on people's minds?
Plato believed that writing would create forgetfulness in people, as they would trust written characters and not remember things themselves.
Did Socrates' concerns about writing have a basis in reality?
Did Socrates' concerns about writing have a basis in reality?
Yes, Socrates' concerns about writing were valid as written language did fundamentally change our brains.
What is one of the cornerstones of modern civilization?
What is one of the cornerstones of modern civilization?
What is one defining characteristic of being human?
What is one defining characteristic of being human?
Who was the Greek philosopher concerned about the impact of writing?
Who was the Greek philosopher concerned about the impact of writing?
Who was Socrates' student who mentioned the impact of writing on memory?
Who was Socrates' student who mentioned the impact of writing on memory?
What did Socrates believe people would rely on instead of their memories?
What did Socrates believe people would rely on instead of their memories?
What did Socrates think would happen to people's minds due to the use of writing?
What did Socrates think would happen to people's minds due to the use of writing?
Is written language a significant factor in the development of human civilization?
Is written language a significant factor in the development of human civilization?
