The Demise Of Paper Books
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The fact is, it has been happening for a while. People are turning more and more to the internet as a source of information, over books.
People are opting to just boot up their computers and search for information online instead of going on a trip to the local library. Many people are satisfied with the information that can be found online. Does this shift in our information resources spell out the end of the book era?
In my opinion, no it does not. The fact of the matter is that there are just too many academics who rely heavily upon books, in their studies and chosen careers, to let books die out overnight.
If you ask any higher education student, they will tell you that their teachers want to know the sources of where they got their information. Under most circumstances, saying that some random website is your source is not acceptable.
In this age of technology anyone can own and operate a website claiming they are an authority on any given topic. With good marketing they can even become one of the top links in a Google search.
That person's website may be convincing, they may even seem knowledgeable, but who says they are an expert? They are not regulated, and may not have anyone checking the statements they represent as facts.
Books though are generally written by acclaimed experts in their fields. They have been checked and reviewed time and again. Books make it easier to weed out the good sources from the bad.
For the fact checks, and for the many people who will always love the feel of a good novel between their hands, I do not think that books will be going anywhere. At least not any time soon. As a book person, I hold out hope that the younger generations come to appreciate books the same way many of us already have.
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