The Civilization of Illiteracy

"The Civilization of Illiteracy" by Mihai Nadin is a thought-provoking exploration of how society is changing because of new technology. The book looks at how being able to read and write in the normal way is becoming less important as technology gets more advanced and society evolves. Nadin suggests we are moving into a new time where "illiteracy" is more apparent than before. This doesn't just mean not being able to read; it questions what skills and ideas are valued in our lives. Early on, the writing highlights how much faster information is being made today. The author brings up different examples, like a hairdresser named Zizi and people from the past, to show how knowledge and experiences differ now. The author questions how people are leaning towards having easy, quick information instead of really understanding things deeply. There's a sense of unease mixed with curiosity about how we talk to each other and who we are in this fast-changing world, which makes the change to a civilization of illiteracy feel like something that cannot be avoided.