Book Quote by Jonathan Zittrain
“Purchasing and downloading a book on to your e-reader won't necessarily protect it from disappearing.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Future of Digital Books, Wired, 2015
Digital copies can be lost due to platform changes, DRM, or device failure, so ownership is fragile.
In simple terms: E‑books aren’t truly permanent.
Key Takeaway
Plan backups and use open formats.
Themes
digital ownership
technology
risk
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
informational
When to use this quote
- personal library
- academic research
- travel reading
- archiving
Key Concepts
DRM
platform dependency
data preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure long‑term access to your e‑books?
- What alternatives exist to proprietary formats?
A Different Perspective
Even with backups, services may cease and formats become obsolete.
