It all started on one nice, rainy day. I was having a boring class in Environmental Science where my fellow students were giving a report that no one besides the professor was paying attention to. I had my earphones plugged in and all that (which was kind of rude.) and minding my own business, when I saw my seatmate was reading a book on his phone. I think it's called an E-book or something... Anyways, I decided to butt in and ask if I could read as well!
And it was horrible.
Not the book (Which was Fifty Shades of Grey), I mean the experience of having to read it on an Iphone! Thus, the topic of the blog today!
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Round One! First off, I think books are waaaay better than having to read it on a phone or pad or whatever! I mean, nothing beats that really addicting new book scent. *sniff sniff* ahhhh... And that it's great to feel the paper between your fingertips! Second, what if your phone shuts down or doesn't have enough batteries? BOOM. you're left with no phone, no calls or texts and no entertainment! With a book, you won't have to worry about power. You just read where you left off! Third, books are very original, when you read it on the phone, you're not certain if anybody tampered with what was really written, and you get the feeling that it's a fake!
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Round Two! There are downsides to the stuff I said of course, First off, yeah there's no new book scent, but it's a lot cheaper than having to buy books! You just download it and it's there. Voila. Second, is the bookmarking. With phones, you just exit the app and you're stuck with where you left off! AND, it's very convenient. It's not heavy, it doesn't take up space in your bag since all you need is your pocket!
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Round Three! Books have that special effect where, when you read it in a certain place or a certain time, it kinda preserves the moment! Whenever you get that book out of your shelf, all those memories and those scents suddenly comes back to you and it feels really nostalgic... Second, all that radiation can hurt your eyes! Having to spend so much time in front of LED light or something, can really damage your eyes you know. It's not healthy! Third, nothing compares to the feeling of carrying a tradition with you, we are seriously allowing ourselves to be basked in the culture of reading from fine print.
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Round Four! Books are really inconvenient, especially when it's night time! You can't read when it's dark, with phones, you don't need to bring a flashlight with you or let the light on when you want to read! Second--
That's enough. Because for all I know, when I was creating this Blog, this debate is endless because there are so many possibilities that we can say or share in this kind of topic, especially if you are really determined to defend your chosen team! (TEAM BOOKS!!) and we all have different opinions on this and we have every right to share them. But to my readers out there, please do share to me on what side you're on!! :DD Books or Technology?
*Ding Ding!*
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