Do you like or dislike reading e-books?

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The discussion revolves around the growing trend of e-books and the contrasting preferences for physical books. Many participants express discomfort with e-books, citing issues like eye strain and the inconvenience of navigating references. While some appreciate the portability and searchability of e-readers like Kindles, they acknowledge that the experience does not match that of physical books. There is a recognition that e-books are becoming more prevalent, especially in educational contexts, but a strong attachment to the tactile and sensory aspects of traditional books remains. Participants also discuss potential future technologies, such as augmented reality glasses, but express skepticism about their ability to replace the reading experience provided by e-readers. Overall, the conversation highlights a divide between traditional book lovers and those who are adapting to digital formats, with a consensus that both formats may coexist for the foreseeable future.
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Ryan_m_b said:
Regardless that I missed this development I highly doubt the commercial products have any validity. I'll believe it when I see some peer-reviewed research from a credible source showing the validity of the product.

Are you from the UK? If not you may not realize that the Daily Fail is a notoriously bad paper, especially for science. Furthermore the article does not explain what is really going on in the study.

I'm American. That article on synthetic memories was just the first one that popped up in a Google search. Here's the original one I read:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120322161251.htm

For the umteenth time, I am not recommending people zap their brains or suggesting implanting memories whole hog into someone's head is going to happen anytime soon. Some people have no sense of humor.
 
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wuliheron said:
I'm American. That article on synthetic memories was just the first one that popped up in a Google search. Here's the original one I read:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120322161251.htm
Thank you for the article, I look forward to reading it.
wuliheron said:
For the umteenth time, I am not recommending people zap their brains or suggesting implanting memories whole hog into someone's head is going to happen anytime soon. Some people have no sense of humor.
That's a bit harsh. I have a sense of humour but didn't pick up on humour at all in your posts. Apologies for any aggravation.
 

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