3. Evolution of the Writing Machine

CHANGING TECHNOLOGIES IMPROVE TEXTUAL EXPRESSION AND UNDERSTANDING

• The codex
• Transactions inscribed and remembered
• The printing press
• Massive amounts of text to be created
• Nearly everyone has access to writing materials
• The computer
• Biggest evolution in writing technology
• Creates interwoven society
• Grants everyone access
• Online print
• Remediation: New York Times
• Social networking
• Another way for people to connect and communicate for each other
• Informal writing
• Blogs
• Blogger, Tumblr