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“I'm nervous about our civic culture. I'm not sure the Internet is largely the cause of it. It's certainly the cause of careless writing. People who get used to blurbing things on the Internet are never going to be good writers.” quote by Antonin Scalia
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“I'm nervous about our civic culture. I'm not sure the Internet is largely the cause of it. It's certainly the cause of careless writing. People who get used to blurbing things on the Internet are never going to be good writers.”

Antonin Scalia

About This Quote

Source Interview, 1995, public remarks on internet culture

The internet encourages superficial writing, which erodes literary quality; reliance on quick, informal communication harms serious writing skills.

In simple terms: Internet leads to careless writing.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate careful writing despite digital habits.

Themes

communication literacy technology

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

critical reflective

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • journalism
  • online education

Key Concepts

media studies writing pedagogy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve writing online?
  • What habits foster depth?
A Different Perspective

Digital tools can also enhance writing.

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