Fantastic peek into the book, Joel!I actually just read Nicholas Carr’s book “The Shallows” and there’s a great history of the technology of the written word/books in it that dovetails quite nicely with yours. I’m looking forward to reading it!
Because he didn't write anything down himself, we cannot understand Socrates through his own words, and it's only because his student, Plato, wanted to commemorate him in his dialogues that we may even know who he is at all.
I know I’m getting carried away now with all my re-stacks and comments, but after reading Gallery Three, I’m ready to vote for Joel Miller as Econtalk episode of the year. Attention Russ Roberts!
I love books on books, and I’ve been loving your newsletter this past… year? Year and a half? (I wonder if I can check how long I’ve subscribed.) Anyway, instant preorder. One more book that will have to be signed. Sorry for the added work :-)
Fantastic peek into the book, Joel!I actually just read Nicholas Carr’s book “The Shallows” and there’s a great history of the technology of the written word/books in it that dovetails quite nicely with yours. I’m looking forward to reading it!
I'm definitely ordering my copy right now! Way to go Joel!
Book nerds unite!
Because he didn't write anything down himself, we cannot understand Socrates through his own words, and it's only because his student, Plato, wanted to commemorate him in his dialogues that we may even know who he is at all.
You talked me into it! Can't wait. thanks for all your work and doing the heavy lifting!
I know I’m getting carried away now with all my re-stacks and comments, but after reading Gallery Three, I’m ready to vote for Joel Miller as Econtalk episode of the year. Attention Russ Roberts!
Pre-ordered a second copy after reading Gallery Two—this one for parents. In other words, I have a good feeling about this book.
I love books on books, and I’ve been loving your newsletter this past… year? Year and a half? (I wonder if I can check how long I’ve subscribed.) Anyway, instant preorder. One more book that will have to be signed. Sorry for the added work :-)