I realized I haven’t picked up a book in weeks, (non-academic book, that is), but I’ve read more than my fair share of blogs in that same time. I wonder if part of the reason is the longer time commitment required by a book. This prevents it from being read quickly and keeps it forever [...]

A buggy is like a car, but drawn by a horse. Radio is like TV, but with no picture, only sound. A letter is like email, but written on paper and delivered in days or weeks. The Encyclopedia Britannica is like Wikipedia, but printed in 26 volumes, and occupies half a room. A telegram is [...]