Accepting Quote by Will Self
“We've clearly entered a period in which the analog of text is no longer important or relevant. All text will be electronic. I accept that fact. My house has thousands of books in it, and I've started to look at them completely differently. They now seem to me to be like antiquarian objects. Their use value has become negligible to me because I'm perfectly happy to read on an e-reader.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on digital reading, 2010
He observes that physical books have become relics as electronic reading dominates.
In simple terms: Physical books feel like antiques now.
Key Takeaway
Embrace digital reading.
Themes
technology
reading
change
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- library use
- book collecting
- reading habits
- education
Key Concepts
digital media
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you keep physical books for sentiment?
- How does digital reading affect comprehension?
A Different Perspective
Loss of tactile experience may reduce deep reading.
