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So, the article was behind a paywall, but damn! More of this, please...!
From the #ChronicleOfHigherEd - St. John’s College Is Weird. Maybe Yours Should Be More Like It.
Its #GreatBooks approach is #anachronistic, and spreading
By Beth McMurtrie
"Seeking to understand the unique culture of learning that distinguishes St. John’s College, The Chronicle of Higher Education's Beth McMurtrie traveled to the Annapolis campus in January, where she watched 13 sophomores and two tutors gather around a table in McDowell Hall to discuss Dante's Purgatorio.
"Tutor Emily Langston opened that evening's seminar by reading a passage about Dante seeking freedom, and then asked the room a deceptively simple question: In what sense is he free? And has his understanding of freedom changed?
" 'The students opened their marked-up paperbacks, flipping pages as they considered the questions. There was not a laptop or a cell phone in sight. Then they began an increasingly rare activity on college campuses today. They discussed, for more than two hours, a complicated work and the deeper questions it presents.'
"McMurtrie also spoke with multiple Johnnies and tutors, weaving their reflections throughout the resulting profile while exploring how the college's Great Books-based pedagogy has become a model for other institutions—and how a time-tested classical education can be revolutionary in modern times."
More about #SaintJohns #GreatBooks #Curriculum
St. John’s Reading List: A Great Books Curriculum
"St. John’s College is best known for its reading list and the Great Books curriculum that was adopted in 1937. While the list of books has evolved over the last century, the tradition of all students reading foundational texts of Western civilization remains. The reading list at St. John’s includes classic works in #philosophy, #literature, political science, psychology, #history, religion, economics, math, chemistry, physics, biology, #astronomy, #music, #language, and more.
To see the reading list organized by class year and subject matter, scroll down. Or view a simple list organized alphabetically by author. Learn more about classes at St. John’s and the subjects students study."
https://www.sjc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate/great-books-reading-list
#ReadABook #NoSmartphones #Education #FoundationalTexts #ClassicalEducation #NoAI #AnapolisMD -
So, the article was behind a paywall, but damn! More of this, please...!
From the #ChronicleOfHigherEd - St. John’s College Is Weird. Maybe Yours Should Be More Like It.
Its #GreatBooks approach is #anachronistic, and spreading
By Beth McMurtrie
"Seeking to understand the unique culture of learning that distinguishes St. John’s College, The Chronicle of Higher Education's Beth McMurtrie traveled to the Annapolis campus in January, where she watched 13 sophomores and two tutors gather around a table in McDowell Hall to discuss Dante's Purgatorio.
"Tutor Emily Langston opened that evening's seminar by reading a passage about Dante seeking freedom, and then asked the room a deceptively simple question: In what sense is he free? And has his understanding of freedom changed?
" 'The students opened their marked-up paperbacks, flipping pages as they considered the questions. There was not a laptop or a cell phone in sight. Then they began an increasingly rare activity on college campuses today. They discussed, for more than two hours, a complicated work and the deeper questions it presents.'
"McMurtrie also spoke with multiple Johnnies and tutors, weaving their reflections throughout the resulting profile while exploring how the college's Great Books-based pedagogy has become a model for other institutions—and how a time-tested classical education can be revolutionary in modern times."
More about #SaintJohns #GreatBooks #Curriculum
St. John’s Reading List: A Great Books Curriculum
"St. John’s College is best known for its reading list and the Great Books curriculum that was adopted in 1937. While the list of books has evolved over the last century, the tradition of all students reading foundational texts of Western civilization remains. The reading list at St. John’s includes classic works in #philosophy, #literature, political science, psychology, #history, religion, economics, math, chemistry, physics, biology, #astronomy, #music, #language, and more.
To see the reading list organized by class year and subject matter, scroll down. Or view a simple list organized alphabetically by author. Learn more about classes at St. John’s and the subjects students study."
https://www.sjc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate/great-books-reading-list
#ReadABook #NoSmartphones #Education #FoundationalTexts #ClassicalEducation #NoAI #AnapolisMD -
So, the article was behind a paywall, but damn! More of this, please...!
From the #ChronicleOfHigherEd - St. John’s College Is Weird. Maybe Yours Should Be More Like It.
Its #GreatBooks approach is #anachronistic, and spreading
By Beth McMurtrie
"Seeking to understand the unique culture of learning that distinguishes St. John’s College, The Chronicle of Higher Education's Beth McMurtrie traveled to the Annapolis campus in January, where she watched 13 sophomores and two tutors gather around a table in McDowell Hall to discuss Dante's Purgatorio.
"Tutor Emily Langston opened that evening's seminar by reading a passage about Dante seeking freedom, and then asked the room a deceptively simple question: In what sense is he free? And has his understanding of freedom changed?
" 'The students opened their marked-up paperbacks, flipping pages as they considered the questions. There was not a laptop or a cell phone in sight. Then they began an increasingly rare activity on college campuses today. They discussed, for more than two hours, a complicated work and the deeper questions it presents.'
"McMurtrie also spoke with multiple Johnnies and tutors, weaving their reflections throughout the resulting profile while exploring how the college's Great Books-based pedagogy has become a model for other institutions—and how a time-tested classical education can be revolutionary in modern times."
More about #SaintJohns #GreatBooks #Curriculum
St. John’s Reading List: A Great Books Curriculum
"St. John’s College is best known for its reading list and the Great Books curriculum that was adopted in 1937. While the list of books has evolved over the last century, the tradition of all students reading foundational texts of Western civilization remains. The reading list at St. John’s includes classic works in #philosophy, #literature, political science, psychology, #history, religion, economics, math, chemistry, physics, biology, #astronomy, #music, #language, and more.
To see the reading list organized by class year and subject matter, scroll down. Or view a simple list organized alphabetically by author. Learn more about classes at St. John’s and the subjects students study."
https://www.sjc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate/great-books-reading-list
#ReadABook #NoSmartphones #Education #FoundationalTexts #ClassicalEducation #NoAI #AnapolisMD -
So, the article was behind a paywall, but damn! More of this, please...!
From the #ChronicleOfHigherEd - St. John’s College Is Weird. Maybe Yours Should Be More Like It.
Its #GreatBooks approach is #anachronistic, and spreading
By Beth McMurtrie
"Seeking to understand the unique culture of learning that distinguishes St. John’s College, The Chronicle of Higher Education's Beth McMurtrie traveled to the Annapolis campus in January, where she watched 13 sophomores and two tutors gather around a table in McDowell Hall to discuss Dante's Purgatorio.
"Tutor Emily Langston opened that evening's seminar by reading a passage about Dante seeking freedom, and then asked the room a deceptively simple question: In what sense is he free? And has his understanding of freedom changed?
" 'The students opened their marked-up paperbacks, flipping pages as they considered the questions. There was not a laptop or a cell phone in sight. Then they began an increasingly rare activity on college campuses today. They discussed, for more than two hours, a complicated work and the deeper questions it presents.'
"McMurtrie also spoke with multiple Johnnies and tutors, weaving their reflections throughout the resulting profile while exploring how the college's Great Books-based pedagogy has become a model for other institutions—and how a time-tested classical education can be revolutionary in modern times."
More about #SaintJohns #GreatBooks #Curriculum
St. John’s Reading List: A Great Books Curriculum
"St. John’s College is best known for its reading list and the Great Books curriculum that was adopted in 1937. While the list of books has evolved over the last century, the tradition of all students reading foundational texts of Western civilization remains. The reading list at St. John’s includes classic works in #philosophy, #literature, political science, psychology, #history, religion, economics, math, chemistry, physics, biology, #astronomy, #music, #language, and more.
To see the reading list organized by class year and subject matter, scroll down. Or view a simple list organized alphabetically by author. Learn more about classes at St. John’s and the subjects students study."
https://www.sjc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate/great-books-reading-list
#ReadABook #NoSmartphones #Education #FoundationalTexts #ClassicalEducation #NoAI #AnapolisMD -
So, the article was behind a paywall, but damn! More of this, please...!
From the #ChronicleOfHigherEd - St. John’s College Is Weird. Maybe Yours Should Be More Like It.
Its #GreatBooks approach is #anachronistic, and spreading
By Beth McMurtrie
"Seeking to understand the unique culture of learning that distinguishes St. John’s College, The Chronicle of Higher Education's Beth McMurtrie traveled to the Annapolis campus in January, where she watched 13 sophomores and two tutors gather around a table in McDowell Hall to discuss Dante's Purgatorio.
"Tutor Emily Langston opened that evening's seminar by reading a passage about Dante seeking freedom, and then asked the room a deceptively simple question: In what sense is he free? And has his understanding of freedom changed?
" 'The students opened their marked-up paperbacks, flipping pages as they considered the questions. There was not a laptop or a cell phone in sight. Then they began an increasingly rare activity on college campuses today. They discussed, for more than two hours, a complicated work and the deeper questions it presents.'
"McMurtrie also spoke with multiple Johnnies and tutors, weaving their reflections throughout the resulting profile while exploring how the college's Great Books-based pedagogy has become a model for other institutions—and how a time-tested classical education can be revolutionary in modern times."
More about #SaintJohns #GreatBooks #Curriculum
St. John’s Reading List: A Great Books Curriculum
"St. John’s College is best known for its reading list and the Great Books curriculum that was adopted in 1937. While the list of books has evolved over the last century, the tradition of all students reading foundational texts of Western civilization remains. The reading list at St. John’s includes classic works in #philosophy, #literature, political science, psychology, #history, religion, economics, math, chemistry, physics, biology, #astronomy, #music, #language, and more.
To see the reading list organized by class year and subject matter, scroll down. Or view a simple list organized alphabetically by author. Learn more about classes at St. John’s and the subjects students study."
https://www.sjc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate/great-books-reading-list
#ReadABook #NoSmartphones #Education #FoundationalTexts #ClassicalEducation #NoAI #AnapolisMD -
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#RayBradbury Reveals the True Meaning of #Fahrenheit451: It’s Not About #Censorship, But People “Being Turned Into Morons by #TV”
in Books | August 10th, 2017 9 Comments
' 'Fahrenheit 451 is not, he says firmly, a story about government censorship,' wrote the Los Angeles Weekly’s Amy E. Boyle Johnson in 2007. 'Nor was it a response to Senator #Joseph McCarthy, whose investigations had already instilled fear and stifled the creativity of thousands.' Rather, he meant his 1953 novel as 'a story about how television destroys interest in reading literature.' "
https://www.openculture.com/2017/08/ray-bradbury-reveals-the-true-meaning-of-fahrenheit-451.html
#Idiocracy #DumbingUsDown #PutDownThePhones #AISucks #ReadABook
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Our cheeky public library had a lovely April Fool’s email. #Library #PublicLibrary #Read #ReadABook
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Our cheeky public library had a lovely April Fool’s email. #Library #PublicLibrary #Read #ReadABook
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Our cheeky public library had a lovely April Fool’s email. #Library #PublicLibrary #Read #ReadABook
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Our cheeky public library had a lovely April Fool’s email. #Library #PublicLibrary #Read #ReadABook
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Our cheeky public library had a lovely April Fool’s email. #Library #PublicLibrary #Read #ReadABook
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#NotNews24 | #UnbreaklingDiabloIVWorldNotNews; #IT's #DefinitelyNotNews and #SomeWeather...
#AndSo another #NewSeason #Begins...
#IT's #VeryDark in #TheOutside and #MyLittleBigBuddy is #TryingOut #TheNewPaladin... He's in #TheDrivingSeat #ThisSeason and I just get to #KickBack and #GetStoned #OffMyArse... #Maybe... #ReadABook; #OrSomething...
In #UltraHD / #4KFormat #TotallySupported by #DolbyDigital; #Because...
#Quote: "We're #SomewhatDigital in a #MostlyNonBinaryWorld..."
With #TheRightStaff™️
#IT's #Great #BeingRetired...
#DontForget... #QuoteToots; #StillQuiteCool...
🧙⚕️🤖:wolfparty:🤖⚕️🧙 | :fediverse:🦹:PirateBadge:🦄:PirateBadge:🦹:fediverse:
#BeingEuropean #StayingEuropean #EULaw #BeingLegal #Paladins #ComingBackInFashion
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Can't count the times I've recommended Eggers' "The Captain and the Glory," and today I find that we can read it for free. Painfully funny and short, it might get you through the last days of this beleaguered year. #BookSky #ReadABook #LibrarySky store.mcsweeneys.net/products/the...
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Call it what it is:
corporate #theft of copyrighted works, entrusted to them to be sold, not scraped and offered circumventing the original.
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Call it what it is:
corporate #theft of copyrighted works, entrusted to them to be sold, not scraped and offered circumventing the original.
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Call it what it is:
corporate #theft of copyrighted works, entrusted to them to be sold, not scraped and offered circumventing the original.
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Call it what it is:
corporate #theft of copyrighted works, entrusted to them to be sold, not scraped and offered circumventing the original.
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Call it what it is:
corporate #theft of copyrighted works, entrusted to them to be sold, not scraped and offered circumventing the original.
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Currently reading "Ghosts of Hiroshima", by Charles Pellegrino. I read "Hiroshima" by John Hersey maybe 50 years ago. "Ghosts of Hiroshima" brings to life so many survivors stories, updated in a truly fascinating way. What are you reading? #Readabook #Readbooks #read
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#StillBeingGerman for #TheHolyRomanEmpire...
#BusyBusyBusy... #BusyBeingGerman...
#AachenHasFallen... #AachenDown
#IT was #Inevitable...
#DontPanic; #IT's #JustAGame and #TheBestFriends, our #FriendlyNeighbourhoodFascists are #Immediate with #TheAdvice and #Consolation... #AfterTheEvent
#FunLovingFascists; #Like "they/them" were #MuchHelp in #TimesOfConflict...
We did get to #ReadABook, though and there's #CakeAndIceCream... And a #FreshPotOfCoffee...
#So... #IT's #NotAllTerrible...
🧙📙🤖:wolfparty:🤖📙🧙 | :PirateBadge:🦹:fediverse:🦄:fediverse:🦹:PirateBadge:
#NotRemotelyEuropean #BeingGerman #SomewhatDigital #MostlyNonBinaryWorld #WorkingAsIntended
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@read_a_book
Moin auch 😃
Hallo und herzlich #willkommen hier im #Fediverse!#ReadABook klingt gut - ist das zugleich Deine #Vorstellung ? 😀
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October 2025 Programs at
#RangePondStatePark#MountainBike with the Ranger
Mondays, October 6 & 20, 5:30 p.m.Meet at: parking lot on Empire Rd. across from the park entrance
"Bring your bike and explore the trails at the park with a park ranger. This is a beginner friendly social ride to discover what our trail system has to offer and to develop more confidence when riding on dirt. Rides last from 30 to 90 minutes depending on participants; families are welcome. Please bring your bike in good
working condition, a helmet, gloves, a water bottle, and sturdy footwear (no sandals or crocks please). There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply."
Book Drop-off Lightly Used Books at the ParkMonday, Tues. & Fri. between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer’s #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park’s entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text RANGE to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.
#MaineEvents #MaineStateParks #MountainBiking #SpendTimeInNature #ReadABook #SolarPunkSunday
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October 2025 Programs at
#RangePondStatePark#MountainBike with the Ranger
Mondays, October 6 & 20, 5:30 p.m.Meet at: parking lot on Empire Rd. across from the park entrance
"Bring your bike and explore the trails at the park with a park ranger. This is a beginner friendly social ride to discover what our trail system has to offer and to develop more confidence when riding on dirt. Rides last from 30 to 90 minutes depending on participants; families are welcome. Please bring your bike in good
working condition, a helmet, gloves, a water bottle, and sturdy footwear (no sandals or crocks please). There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply."
Book Drop-off Lightly Used Books at the ParkMonday, Tues. & Fri. between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer’s #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park’s entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text RANGE to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.
#MaineEvents #MaineStateParks #MountainBiking #SpendTimeInNature #ReadABook #SolarPunkSunday
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October 2025 Programs at
#RangePondStatePark#MountainBike with the Ranger
Mondays, October 6 & 20, 5:30 p.m.Meet at: parking lot on Empire Rd. across from the park entrance
"Bring your bike and explore the trails at the park with a park ranger. This is a beginner friendly social ride to discover what our trail system has to offer and to develop more confidence when riding on dirt. Rides last from 30 to 90 minutes depending on participants; families are welcome. Please bring your bike in good
working condition, a helmet, gloves, a water bottle, and sturdy footwear (no sandals or crocks please). There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply."
Book Drop-off Lightly Used Books at the ParkMonday, Tues. & Fri. between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer’s #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park’s entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text RANGE to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.
#MaineEvents #MaineStateParks #MountainBiking #SpendTimeInNature #ReadABook #SolarPunkSunday
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October 2025 Programs at
#RangePondStatePark#MountainBike with the Ranger
Mondays, October 6 & 20, 5:30 p.m.Meet at: parking lot on Empire Rd. across from the park entrance
"Bring your bike and explore the trails at the park with a park ranger. This is a beginner friendly social ride to discover what our trail system has to offer and to develop more confidence when riding on dirt. Rides last from 30 to 90 minutes depending on participants; families are welcome. Please bring your bike in good
working condition, a helmet, gloves, a water bottle, and sturdy footwear (no sandals or crocks please). There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply."
Book Drop-off Lightly Used Books at the ParkMonday, Tues. & Fri. between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer’s #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park’s entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text RANGE to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.
#MaineEvents #MaineStateParks #MountainBiking #SpendTimeInNature #ReadABook #SolarPunkSunday
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October 2025 Programs at
#RangePondStatePark#MountainBike with the Ranger
Mondays, October 6 & 20, 5:30 p.m.Meet at: parking lot on Empire Rd. across from the park entrance
"Bring your bike and explore the trails at the park with a park ranger. This is a beginner friendly social ride to discover what our trail system has to offer and to develop more confidence when riding on dirt. Rides last from 30 to 90 minutes depending on participants; families are welcome. Please bring your bike in good
working condition, a helmet, gloves, a water bottle, and sturdy footwear (no sandals or crocks please). There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply."
Book Drop-off Lightly Used Books at the ParkMonday, Tues. & Fri. between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer’s #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park’s entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text RANGE to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.
#MaineEvents #MaineStateParks #MountainBiking #SpendTimeInNature #ReadABook #SolarPunkSunday
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#Maine - Book Drop-off: Lightly Used Books at the #RangePond State Park
Date: October 3, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Location: 31 State Park Road, Poland, Maine 04274
State Park: Range Pond"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer's #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park's entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/rangepond_trail_conditions.shtml
Cost: Free with Range Pond Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $6. Adult Non-Resident = $8.. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Children under 5 years and Maine Seniors are Free.#SolarPunkSunday #ReadABook #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #BookDropOff #PolandME #RangePondStatePark #SharingEconomy
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#Maine - Book Drop-off: Lightly Used Books at the #RangePond State Park
Date: October 3, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Location: 31 State Park Road, Poland, Maine 04274
State Park: Range Pond"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer's #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park's entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/rangepond_trail_conditions.shtml
Cost: Free with Range Pond Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $6. Adult Non-Resident = $8.. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Children under 5 years and Maine Seniors are Free.#SolarPunkSunday #ReadABook #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #BookDropOff #PolandME #RangePondStatePark #SharingEconomy
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#Maine - Book Drop-off: Lightly Used Books at the #RangePond State Park
Date: October 3, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Location: 31 State Park Road, Poland, Maine 04274
State Park: Range Pond"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer's #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park's entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/rangepond_trail_conditions.shtml
Cost: Free with Range Pond Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $6. Adult Non-Resident = $8.. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Children under 5 years and Maine Seniors are Free.#SolarPunkSunday #ReadABook #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #BookDropOff #PolandME #RangePondStatePark #SharingEconomy
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#Maine - Book Drop-off: Lightly Used Books at the #RangePond State Park
Date: October 3, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Location: 31 State Park Road, Poland, Maine 04274
State Park: Range Pond"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer's #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park's entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/rangepond_trail_conditions.shtml
Cost: Free with Range Pond Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $6. Adult Non-Resident = $8.. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Children under 5 years and Maine Seniors are Free.#SolarPunkSunday #ReadABook #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #BookDropOff #PolandME #RangePondStatePark #SharingEconomy
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#Maine - Book Drop-off: Lightly Used Books at the #RangePond State Park
Date: October 3, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Location: 31 State Park Road, Poland, Maine 04274
State Park: Range Pond"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer's #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park's entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/rangepond_trail_conditions.shtml
Cost: Free with Range Pond Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $6. Adult Non-Resident = $8.. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Children under 5 years and Maine Seniors are Free.#SolarPunkSunday #ReadABook #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #BookDropOff #PolandME #RangePondStatePark #SharingEconomy
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Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
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Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
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Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
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Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
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Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
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Writing in Your Books Is Good for Your Brain—Here’s Why
Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature
By Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner, September 19, 2024
Excerpt: "Readers on TikTok and Instagram are making the aesthetics of reading more visible than ever with creative, and often intricate, annotations. Called marginalia, these markups can be elaborate, with notes that nearly fill full pages and that are color-coordinated with the book’s cover. The emergence of such bookish note-taking has sparked a debate between enthusiasts and skeptics: Is the practice of marginalia a bad habit or a beneficial endeavor?
"#Marginalia have a long history: #LeonardoDaVinci famously scribbled thoughts about gravity years before Galileo Galilei published his magnum opus on the subject; the discovery was waiting under our noses in the margins of Leonardo’s Codex Arundel. Famous writers such as #HermanMelville and #EdgarAllanPoe are somewhat known for their marginalia, making their biographers both overjoyed and overwhelmed. Just last year #AnnPatchett, a staple on any modern fiction shelves, told Literary Hub about the joys of reading her own books and annotating patterns she never before noticed. She created a unique edition of Tom Lake for dedicated deep readers, in which she included her own annotations on her own writing style. The Patchett-ception worked: the special edition raised money at an auction for indie bookstores during 2020, and the endeavor inspired the writer to annotate a copy of her beloved classic Bel Canto as well.
"Alongside this evolution of margin additions, neuroscientists have been researching the cognitive effects of writing, pencil to paper. For instance, a study of electrical activity in the brain published in Frontiers in Psychology found that handwriting itself helps a person remember and understand more about they’ve read and written. Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, discussed the importance of annotating with NPR in 2022. In classic former-English-major fashion, she paraphrased Marcel Proust in explaining that deep reading allows us to 'go beyond the wisdom of the author to discover our own.' In that vein, marginalia can help the annotator understand the material deeply enough to further develop their own interpretation of the text, she said. In the Journal of Language Learning and Teaching, foreign language professor Demet Yayli of Pamukkale University in Turkey, explained that in writing workshops, especially for genre-fiction writing, deep reading—which includes annotations—is critical in helping students articulate their interpretations and maintain their own 'learner autonomy.' "
Read more:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/go-ahead-write-in-the-margins-its-good-for-your-brain/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Bts8M#LearnerAutonomy #ReadABook #UseYourBrain #AISucks #BrainHealth #UseAIWithCaution #AIIsDumbingUsDown #Bookstodon #Books
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Writing in Your Books Is Good for Your Brain—Here’s Why
Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature
By Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner, September 19, 2024
Excerpt: "Readers on TikTok and Instagram are making the aesthetics of reading more visible than ever with creative, and often intricate, annotations. Called marginalia, these markups can be elaborate, with notes that nearly fill full pages and that are color-coordinated with the book’s cover. The emergence of such bookish note-taking has sparked a debate between enthusiasts and skeptics: Is the practice of marginalia a bad habit or a beneficial endeavor?
"#Marginalia have a long history: #LeonardoDaVinci famously scribbled thoughts about gravity years before Galileo Galilei published his magnum opus on the subject; the discovery was waiting under our noses in the margins of Leonardo’s Codex Arundel. Famous writers such as #HermanMelville and #EdgarAllanPoe are somewhat known for their marginalia, making their biographers both overjoyed and overwhelmed. Just last year #AnnPatchett, a staple on any modern fiction shelves, told Literary Hub about the joys of reading her own books and annotating patterns she never before noticed. She created a unique edition of Tom Lake for dedicated deep readers, in which she included her own annotations on her own writing style. The Patchett-ception worked: the special edition raised money at an auction for indie bookstores during 2020, and the endeavor inspired the writer to annotate a copy of her beloved classic Bel Canto as well.
"Alongside this evolution of margin additions, neuroscientists have been researching the cognitive effects of writing, pencil to paper. For instance, a study of electrical activity in the brain published in Frontiers in Psychology found that handwriting itself helps a person remember and understand more about they’ve read and written. Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, discussed the importance of annotating with NPR in 2022. In classic former-English-major fashion, she paraphrased Marcel Proust in explaining that deep reading allows us to 'go beyond the wisdom of the author to discover our own.' In that vein, marginalia can help the annotator understand the material deeply enough to further develop their own interpretation of the text, she said. In the Journal of Language Learning and Teaching, foreign language professor Demet Yayli of Pamukkale University in Turkey, explained that in writing workshops, especially for genre-fiction writing, deep reading—which includes annotations—is critical in helping students articulate their interpretations and maintain their own 'learner autonomy.' "
Read more:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/go-ahead-write-in-the-margins-its-good-for-your-brain/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Bts8M#LearnerAutonomy #ReadABook #UseYourBrain #AISucks #BrainHealth #UseAIWithCaution #AIIsDumbingUsDown #Bookstodon #Books
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Writing in Your Books Is Good for Your Brain—Here’s Why
Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature
By Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner, September 19, 2024
Excerpt: "Readers on TikTok and Instagram are making the aesthetics of reading more visible than ever with creative, and often intricate, annotations. Called marginalia, these markups can be elaborate, with notes that nearly fill full pages and that are color-coordinated with the book’s cover. The emergence of such bookish note-taking has sparked a debate between enthusiasts and skeptics: Is the practice of marginalia a bad habit or a beneficial endeavor?
"#Marginalia have a long history: #LeonardoDaVinci famously scribbled thoughts about gravity years before Galileo Galilei published his magnum opus on the subject; the discovery was waiting under our noses in the margins of Leonardo’s Codex Arundel. Famous writers such as #HermanMelville and #EdgarAllanPoe are somewhat known for their marginalia, making their biographers both overjoyed and overwhelmed. Just last year #AnnPatchett, a staple on any modern fiction shelves, told Literary Hub about the joys of reading her own books and annotating patterns she never before noticed. She created a unique edition of Tom Lake for dedicated deep readers, in which she included her own annotations on her own writing style. The Patchett-ception worked: the special edition raised money at an auction for indie bookstores during 2020, and the endeavor inspired the writer to annotate a copy of her beloved classic Bel Canto as well.
"Alongside this evolution of margin additions, neuroscientists have been researching the cognitive effects of writing, pencil to paper. For instance, a study of electrical activity in the brain published in Frontiers in Psychology found that handwriting itself helps a person remember and understand more about they’ve read and written. Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, discussed the importance of annotating with NPR in 2022. In classic former-English-major fashion, she paraphrased Marcel Proust in explaining that deep reading allows us to 'go beyond the wisdom of the author to discover our own.' In that vein, marginalia can help the annotator understand the material deeply enough to further develop their own interpretation of the text, she said. In the Journal of Language Learning and Teaching, foreign language professor Demet Yayli of Pamukkale University in Turkey, explained that in writing workshops, especially for genre-fiction writing, deep reading—which includes annotations—is critical in helping students articulate their interpretations and maintain their own 'learner autonomy.' "
Read more:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/go-ahead-write-in-the-margins-its-good-for-your-brain/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Bts8M#LearnerAutonomy #ReadABook #UseYourBrain #AISucks #BrainHealth #UseAIWithCaution #AIIsDumbingUsDown #Bookstodon #Books
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Writing in Your Books Is Good for Your Brain—Here’s Why
Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature
By Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner, September 19, 2024
Excerpt: "Readers on TikTok and Instagram are making the aesthetics of reading more visible than ever with creative, and often intricate, annotations. Called marginalia, these markups can be elaborate, with notes that nearly fill full pages and that are color-coordinated with the book’s cover. The emergence of such bookish note-taking has sparked a debate between enthusiasts and skeptics: Is the practice of marginalia a bad habit or a beneficial endeavor?
"#Marginalia have a long history: #LeonardoDaVinci famously scribbled thoughts about gravity years before Galileo Galilei published his magnum opus on the subject; the discovery was waiting under our noses in the margins of Leonardo’s Codex Arundel. Famous writers such as #HermanMelville and #EdgarAllanPoe are somewhat known for their marginalia, making their biographers both overjoyed and overwhelmed. Just last year #AnnPatchett, a staple on any modern fiction shelves, told Literary Hub about the joys of reading her own books and annotating patterns she never before noticed. She created a unique edition of Tom Lake for dedicated deep readers, in which she included her own annotations on her own writing style. The Patchett-ception worked: the special edition raised money at an auction for indie bookstores during 2020, and the endeavor inspired the writer to annotate a copy of her beloved classic Bel Canto as well.
"Alongside this evolution of margin additions, neuroscientists have been researching the cognitive effects of writing, pencil to paper. For instance, a study of electrical activity in the brain published in Frontiers in Psychology found that handwriting itself helps a person remember and understand more about they’ve read and written. Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, discussed the importance of annotating with NPR in 2022. In classic former-English-major fashion, she paraphrased Marcel Proust in explaining that deep reading allows us to 'go beyond the wisdom of the author to discover our own.' In that vein, marginalia can help the annotator understand the material deeply enough to further develop their own interpretation of the text, she said. In the Journal of Language Learning and Teaching, foreign language professor Demet Yayli of Pamukkale University in Turkey, explained that in writing workshops, especially for genre-fiction writing, deep reading—which includes annotations—is critical in helping students articulate their interpretations and maintain their own 'learner autonomy.' "
Read more:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/go-ahead-write-in-the-margins-its-good-for-your-brain/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Bts8M#LearnerAutonomy #ReadABook #UseYourBrain #AISucks #BrainHealth #UseAIWithCaution #AIIsDumbingUsDown #Bookstodon #Books
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Writing in Your Books Is Good for Your Brain—Here’s Why
Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature
By Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner, September 19, 2024
Excerpt: "Readers on TikTok and Instagram are making the aesthetics of reading more visible than ever with creative, and often intricate, annotations. Called marginalia, these markups can be elaborate, with notes that nearly fill full pages and that are color-coordinated with the book’s cover. The emergence of such bookish note-taking has sparked a debate between enthusiasts and skeptics: Is the practice of marginalia a bad habit or a beneficial endeavor?
"#Marginalia have a long history: #LeonardoDaVinci famously scribbled thoughts about gravity years before Galileo Galilei published his magnum opus on the subject; the discovery was waiting under our noses in the margins of Leonardo’s Codex Arundel. Famous writers such as #HermanMelville and #EdgarAllanPoe are somewhat known for their marginalia, making their biographers both overjoyed and overwhelmed. Just last year #AnnPatchett, a staple on any modern fiction shelves, told Literary Hub about the joys of reading her own books and annotating patterns she never before noticed. She created a unique edition of Tom Lake for dedicated deep readers, in which she included her own annotations on her own writing style. The Patchett-ception worked: the special edition raised money at an auction for indie bookstores during 2020, and the endeavor inspired the writer to annotate a copy of her beloved classic Bel Canto as well.
"Alongside this evolution of margin additions, neuroscientists have been researching the cognitive effects of writing, pencil to paper. For instance, a study of electrical activity in the brain published in Frontiers in Psychology found that handwriting itself helps a person remember and understand more about they’ve read and written. Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, discussed the importance of annotating with NPR in 2022. In classic former-English-major fashion, she paraphrased Marcel Proust in explaining that deep reading allows us to 'go beyond the wisdom of the author to discover our own.' In that vein, marginalia can help the annotator understand the material deeply enough to further develop their own interpretation of the text, she said. In the Journal of Language Learning and Teaching, foreign language professor Demet Yayli of Pamukkale University in Turkey, explained that in writing workshops, especially for genre-fiction writing, deep reading—which includes annotations—is critical in helping students articulate their interpretations and maintain their own 'learner autonomy.' "
Read more:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/go-ahead-write-in-the-margins-its-good-for-your-brain/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Bts8M#LearnerAutonomy #ReadABook #UseYourBrain #AISucks #BrainHealth #UseAIWithCaution #AIIsDumbingUsDown #Bookstodon #Books
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
Sequoia Carrillo, September 1, 2025
Excerpt: "In Texas, every public and charter school student will be without their phones during the school day this fall. Brigette Whaley, an associate professor of education at West Texas A&M University, expects to see "a more equitable environment" in classrooms with higher student engagement.
"Last year, she tracked the success of a cell phone ban in one west Texas high school by surveying teachers throughout the year. They reported more participation by students, and also said they saw student anxiety plummet – mainly because students weren't afraid of being filmed at any moment and embarrassing themselves.
" 'They could relax in the classroom and participate,' she said. 'And not be so anxious about what other students were doing.'
"The findings in west Texas align with results from many of the states and districts that are heading back to school without phones: Students learn better in a #PhoneFree environment. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue with significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike.
"Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students' use of #CellPhones in schools, according to Education Week."
Read more / listen:
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5495531/more-states-now-ban-cell-phones-in-schools#TechAddiction #SmartPhoneAddiction #ReadABook #TalkToAFriend #TakeNotes #Handwriting #PayAttention #LessDistractions #LessScreenTime
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
Sequoia Carrillo, September 1, 2025
Excerpt: "In Texas, every public and charter school student will be without their phones during the school day this fall. Brigette Whaley, an associate professor of education at West Texas A&M University, expects to see "a more equitable environment" in classrooms with higher student engagement.
"Last year, she tracked the success of a cell phone ban in one west Texas high school by surveying teachers throughout the year. They reported more participation by students, and also said they saw student anxiety plummet – mainly because students weren't afraid of being filmed at any moment and embarrassing themselves.
" 'They could relax in the classroom and participate,' she said. 'And not be so anxious about what other students were doing.'
"The findings in west Texas align with results from many of the states and districts that are heading back to school without phones: Students learn better in a #PhoneFree environment. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue with significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike.
"Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students' use of #CellPhones in schools, according to Education Week."
Read more / listen:
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5495531/more-states-now-ban-cell-phones-in-schools#TechAddiction #SmartPhoneAddiction #ReadABook #TalkToAFriend #TakeNotes #Handwriting #PayAttention #LessDistractions #LessScreenTime
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
Sequoia Carrillo, September 1, 2025
Excerpt: "In Texas, every public and charter school student will be without their phones during the school day this fall. Brigette Whaley, an associate professor of education at West Texas A&M University, expects to see "a more equitable environment" in classrooms with higher student engagement.
"Last year, she tracked the success of a cell phone ban in one west Texas high school by surveying teachers throughout the year. They reported more participation by students, and also said they saw student anxiety plummet – mainly because students weren't afraid of being filmed at any moment and embarrassing themselves.
" 'They could relax in the classroom and participate,' she said. 'And not be so anxious about what other students were doing.'
"The findings in west Texas align with results from many of the states and districts that are heading back to school without phones: Students learn better in a #PhoneFree environment. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue with significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike.
"Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students' use of #CellPhones in schools, according to Education Week."
Read more / listen:
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5495531/more-states-now-ban-cell-phones-in-schools#TechAddiction #SmartPhoneAddiction #ReadABook #TalkToAFriend #TakeNotes #Handwriting #PayAttention #LessDistractions #LessScreenTime
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
Sequoia Carrillo, September 1, 2025
Excerpt: "In Texas, every public and charter school student will be without their phones during the school day this fall. Brigette Whaley, an associate professor of education at West Texas A&M University, expects to see "a more equitable environment" in classrooms with higher student engagement.
"Last year, she tracked the success of a cell phone ban in one west Texas high school by surveying teachers throughout the year. They reported more participation by students, and also said they saw student anxiety plummet – mainly because students weren't afraid of being filmed at any moment and embarrassing themselves.
" 'They could relax in the classroom and participate,' she said. 'And not be so anxious about what other students were doing.'
"The findings in west Texas align with results from many of the states and districts that are heading back to school without phones: Students learn better in a #PhoneFree environment. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue with significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike.
"Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students' use of #CellPhones in schools, according to Education Week."
Read more / listen:
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5495531/more-states-now-ban-cell-phones-in-schools#TechAddiction #SmartPhoneAddiction #ReadABook #TalkToAFriend #TakeNotes #Handwriting #PayAttention #LessDistractions #LessScreenTime
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
Sequoia Carrillo, September 1, 2025
Excerpt: "In Texas, every public and charter school student will be without their phones during the school day this fall. Brigette Whaley, an associate professor of education at West Texas A&M University, expects to see "a more equitable environment" in classrooms with higher student engagement.
"Last year, she tracked the success of a cell phone ban in one west Texas high school by surveying teachers throughout the year. They reported more participation by students, and also said they saw student anxiety plummet – mainly because students weren't afraid of being filmed at any moment and embarrassing themselves.
" 'They could relax in the classroom and participate,' she said. 'And not be so anxious about what other students were doing.'
"The findings in west Texas align with results from many of the states and districts that are heading back to school without phones: Students learn better in a #PhoneFree environment. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue with significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike.
"Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students' use of #CellPhones in schools, according to Education Week."
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Why teens are ditching their smartphones — and how to live without one
Maybe your teen will ditch their smartphone, too. Here’s how they can do itBy Natalie Issa
Published: Aug 10, 2023Excerpt: "A recent study published by APA PsycNet found that limited smartphone use has its benefits.
"For this study, German researches monitored two groups: one group that stopped using smartphones altogether and a second group that reduced smartphone use by one hour everyday. Both groups were monitored over one week.
"While both groups saw an increase in life satisfaction and physical activity, the group that only limited phone use by one hour saw stronger and more sustainable effects over four months. Additionally, this group saw a decrease in the number of cigarettes they smoked everyday.
"The study concluded that 'conscious and controlled changes of daily time spent on smartphone use can contribute to subjective well-being (less depressive and anxiety symptoms, less problematic use tendencies, more life satisfaction) and to a healthier lifestyle (more physical activity, less smoking behavior) in the longer term.' "
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https://www.deseret.com/23583331/teens-smartphones/Archived version:
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Why teens are ditching their smartphones — and how to live without one
Maybe your teen will ditch their smartphone, too. Here’s how they can do itBy Natalie Issa
Published: Aug 10, 2023Excerpt: "A recent study published by APA PsycNet found that limited smartphone use has its benefits.
"For this study, German researches monitored two groups: one group that stopped using smartphones altogether and a second group that reduced smartphone use by one hour everyday. Both groups were monitored over one week.
"While both groups saw an increase in life satisfaction and physical activity, the group that only limited phone use by one hour saw stronger and more sustainable effects over four months. Additionally, this group saw a decrease in the number of cigarettes they smoked everyday.
"The study concluded that 'conscious and controlled changes of daily time spent on smartphone use can contribute to subjective well-being (less depressive and anxiety symptoms, less problematic use tendencies, more life satisfaction) and to a healthier lifestyle (more physical activity, less smoking behavior) in the longer term.' "
Read more:
https://www.deseret.com/23583331/teens-smartphones/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/nyDOL#LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth
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Why teens are ditching their smartphones — and how to live without one
Maybe your teen will ditch their smartphone, too. Here’s how they can do itBy Natalie Issa
Published: Aug 10, 2023Excerpt: "A recent study published by APA PsycNet found that limited smartphone use has its benefits.
"For this study, German researches monitored two groups: one group that stopped using smartphones altogether and a second group that reduced smartphone use by one hour everyday. Both groups were monitored over one week.
"While both groups saw an increase in life satisfaction and physical activity, the group that only limited phone use by one hour saw stronger and more sustainable effects over four months. Additionally, this group saw a decrease in the number of cigarettes they smoked everyday.
"The study concluded that 'conscious and controlled changes of daily time spent on smartphone use can contribute to subjective well-being (less depressive and anxiety symptoms, less problematic use tendencies, more life satisfaction) and to a healthier lifestyle (more physical activity, less smoking behavior) in the longer term.' "
Read more:
https://www.deseret.com/23583331/teens-smartphones/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/nyDOL#LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth