Whether we like it or not, society in general is seriously dumbing down since it abandoned the pleasures of learning by reading a book, in favour of owning the next must have piece of techology. We are now in the age of visual rather than cerebral stimulation…
Have We Had Help? 
Thanks for reblogging this, Jack. I read the original, and commented. As I pointed out there, I doubt the ‘grammar police’ made the adverse comments; those to whom language matters tend to notice glaring spelling errors, after all. I suspect the knee-jerk comments came from those who think they know something of the subject; the ‘clever’ know-alls whose knowledge is generally only skin deep and who judge superficially. Those of us who really care about language are happy, even eager, to read in depth rather than to make judgements on headlines alone.
As to the adverse effects of technology; it’s an issue close to my heart. I fear for the intelligence and wisdom of the youth of today as they progress through a world our generation has gifted them, where making a fast buck is seen as far more important than making a worthwhile social contribution.
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Here, here Stuart. 😉
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As the slide in focus and emphasis continues, words are becoming more and more like vanishing mists. That will impact the world as much as the swamping technology.
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I’m glad you know what your talking about. The rest of us are still puzzled by your comment. 😉
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If I explained, I’d have to….
Loss of words and rise of technology: two of the greatest catalysts of change in the modern era?
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(Snort) Saw that wink….See we’re already back to pictures. Hey! Technology can help with that. Win-win!
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