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aaronbrethorst ◴[] No.44643106[source]
Fun fact: Socrates thought writing would lead to forgetfulness. https://newlearningonline.com/literacies/chapter-1/socrates-...
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1. blondie9x ◴[] No.44643142[source]
Drastic oversimplification of what is meant here. The core take away is writing can give the illusion of wisdom without the reality of it. True wisdom must be cultivated internally, through thoughtful interaction and lived experience—not simply consumed passively through text.