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title: Against digitization
date: "2002-03-21T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1390
description: I found a compelling critique of digitization that justifies my continued reliance on physical paper. These arguments ease my conscience about avoiding digital formats in favor of the permanence and tangibility of traditional printed media.
keywords: [digitization, paper, reading habits, archiving, digital media, tangibility]
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Powerful thoughts [against digitization](http://www.newyorker.com/printable/?critics/020325crbo_books). And since these days I need an excuse to justify the amount of paper I'm using, this article helps ease my conscience.