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From the Vault: The Paragraph, Part 1

Sep 5, 2023
Explore the origins and impact of paragraph breaks in writing, the evolution of paragraphs in literature, and the disappearance of the Pilchro symbol. Discover how sleep affects our lives and the transition from hand-copied texts to electronic texts. Plus, hear updates on the podcast and mentions of sponsors.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Impact of Paragraph Breaks
02:20 • 18min
3
The Importance of Paragraph Breaks in Literature
20:20 • 5min
4
The Evolution of Paragraph Breaks
25:39 • 8min
5
The Disappearance of the Pilchro: A Story of Copying Manuscripts and Punctuation Symbols
34:08 • 4min
6
The Impact of Sleep on Our Lives
37:40 • 6min
7
Transition from Hand-Copied Texts to Electronic Texts
43:35 • 5min
8
Continuing the Perfect Paragraph Discussion and Podcast Updates
48:11 • 3min