Multimedia … Archiving! Paradox

 

 

Although e readers and tablets are spreading allover according to the fast development in technology, but still “traditional” reading on paper has special “taste” , at least for our generation  who is familiar with the tools of traditional educational system.

It is known in terms of scientific point of view- that reading “process” is a mental approach which is absolutely connected with mind which in turn is the “brain” in its a “anatomical” form or structure,.

According to the article, “The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens” Researches has demonstrated what is known as “object recognition” which makes one capable to differentiate between an apple from an orange; and term of “mental representation of the text”, such proven concepts have concluded that ” in most cases, paper books have more obvious topography than onscreen text” which is capable to motivate and enhance unique advantages.

 

 

Jill Lepore, in his article, ”The Cobweb” narrated  in interesting way- how Brewster Kahle wanted to archive every website, in order that digital version of library could be obtained.

I agree with the author that a such mechanism helps guiding users to websites being tagged “Not Found” ; could help in court cases as an evidence; moreover, it could be used officially- for security purposes.

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