Guest Matthew G. Kirschenbaum discusses how technology shapes writing styles, from Nietzsche's writing ball to modern word processors. The origin of 'Goody Two Shoes' is explored, revealing its positive beginnings. The podcast delves into how technology impacts literary style and the evolution of language meanings.
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Writing Instruments Shape Thought
Writing instruments influence our thoughts, as Nietzsche observed.
They shape what we say and how we think, impacting the form and content of our writing.
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The Complexity of Style
The question of how computers change literary style is complex and perhaps misplaced.
Style is influenced by many factors, not just the writing tool.
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Authors Adapt to Technology
John Updike dismissed his secretary after getting a word processor.
Primo Levi described his computer as a "memory prosthesis" and more than just a typewriter.
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964. From Nietzsche's writing ball to word processors and beyond, we look at how technology can change the way people write. Plus, we unpack the origin of the phrase "Goody Two Shoes" — it didn't start out as an insult.
The "technology" segment was by Matthew G. Kirschenbaum a professor of English and digital studies at the University of Maryland. It originally appeared on The Conversation and appears here through a Creative Commons license. Read the original: https://theconversation.com/technology-changes-how-authors-write-but-the-big-impact-isnt-on-their-style-61955
The "Goody Two Shoes" segment was by Brenda Thomas, a freelance writer who enjoys writing about a variety of topics in the humanities and education.
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