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“You can take a book to the beach without worrying about sand getting in its works. You can take it to bed without being nervous about it falling to the floor should you nod off. You can spill coffee on it. You can sit on it. You can put it down on a table, open to the page you're reading, and when you pick it up a few days later it will still be exactly as you left it. You never have to be concerned about plugging a book into an outlet or having its battery die.”

Quote by Nicholas G. Carr

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Nicholas G. Carr
Nicholas G. Carr

Nicholas G. Carr is a renowned writer focusing on the fields of information technology, business, and media. Born in 1959, Carr is known for his in-depth analysis and unique insights. His works, such as 'The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains' and 'The Big Switch: How Technology Will Change Our Lives—Again', have had a profound impact on the industry and academia. more

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