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What was Socrates' concern about the use of writing?
What was Socrates' concern about the use of writing?
Socrates worried that writing would create forgetfulness and people would rely on written characters instead of their memories.
Who was Socrates' student?
Who was Socrates' student?
Socrates' student was Plato.
Did Socrates' concern about writing come true?
Did Socrates' concern about writing come true?
Yes, Socrates' concern about writing creating forgetfulness did come true.
What is one of the cornerstones of modern civilization?
What is one of the cornerstones of modern civilization?
How did written language change our brains?
How did written language change our brains?
What is one of the defining characteristics of being human?
What is one of the defining characteristics of being human?
What did Socrates worry people would rely on instead of their memories?
What did Socrates worry people would rely on instead of their memories?
How long ago did Socrates express his concern about writing?
How long ago did Socrates express his concern about writing?
Who was the Greek philosopher concerned about the impact of writing?
Who was the Greek philosopher concerned about the impact of writing?
What did Socrates' concern about writing have in common with modern civilization?
What did Socrates' concern about writing have in common with modern civilization?
