Memory Maze Challenge

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.

Plato believed that writing would create forgetfulness in people, as they would trust written characters and not remember things themselves.

Yes, Socrates' concerns about writing were valid as written language did fundamentally change our brains.

<p>Written language is one of the cornerstones of everything modern civilization has accomplished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One defining characteristic of being human is that the boundary of our body and mind extends beyond ourselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socrates, the Greek philosopher, was concerned about the impact of writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plato, Socrates' student, mentioned the impact of writing on memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socrates believed people would rely on external written characters instead of their memories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socrates believed that people's minds would become forgetful due to the use of writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, written language is a significant factor in the development of human civilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers