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Orality and Literacy

The Technologizing of the Word
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Walter Ong's "Orality and Literacy" explores the profound influence of oral and written communication on thought and culture.

Ong argues that the shift from oral to literate cultures fundamentally reshaped human consciousness, impacting memory, perception, and the very structure of thought.

He contrasts the characteristics of oral cultures, emphasizing their communal nature and reliance on memory, with the individualistic and analytical tendencies fostered by literacy.

The book examines how different modes of communication shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Ong's work has had a lasting impact on fields such as rhetoric, anthropology, and media studies, influencing scholars like Marshall McLuhan.

His insights continue to be relevant in understanding the impact of new technologies on human cognition and social interaction.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Derek Thompson
in the episode introduction, highlighting Ong's work on the impact of literacy on thought.
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The End of Reading
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Eric Levitz
, who references Ong's arguments about the defining traits of communication in oral societies.
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This is your brain off books
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Sophie Strand
when discussing the impact of written language on oral cultures.
EP 222: "The Body is a Doorway: A Memoir - A Journey Beyond Healing, Health, and the Human" with Sophie Strand
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Marc Andreessen
as a book about oral and literate cultures.
One on One with Marc and Ben
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Jasmine Sun
in the context of a discussion about the shift from a literate culture to a more oral-based culture.
NEW POD: Jasmine Sun On How AI Will Change Writing and Work
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Katy Carl
when discussing the impact of different media on thought.
Guestsplaining: Katy Carl on Catholic Literature

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