
Keith Houston: There’s More to Writing Than Words.
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
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Exploring the Evolution of Punctuation Marks
This chapter delves into the historical evolution of writing practices, tracing the transition from unconventional ancient Greek writing to standardized left-to-right writing. It highlights the role of readers in introducing punctuation marks and symbols to aid in comprehension, ultimately shaping text structure and norms. The narrative also explores the origins and transformations of symbols like the Pilcro, Octothorpe, and the '@' symbol in written communication.
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