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In the dialogue 'Phaedrus,' Socrates lays out his objections to writing through a myth about the Egyptian god Thoth, the inventor of writing. ✍️📜 According to Socrates, writing would:
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Weaken Memory: Socrates feared that reliance on written texts would cause people to neglect their memory, making them forgetful and dependent on external records rather than internal recollection. 🧠🔽
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Lead to Superficial Understanding: He argued that written words could not engage in dialogue or clarify their meanings. Readers might misunderstand the text, leading to shallow or incorrect interpretations. 🤷‍♂️📖
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Depersonalize Communication: Socrates believed that writing could not replicate the dynamic, interactive nature of oral conversation, which allowed for immediate feedback and deeper, more nuanced understanding. 🗣️❌
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