Readings in the humanities tend to be lengthy, intellectually weighty,
or both. The challenge of digital reading for the humanities is that
screens—particularly those on devices with Internet
connections—undermine our encounters with meaty texts. These devices
weren’t designed for focused concentration, reading slowly, pausing to
argue virtually with the author, or rereading. Rather, they are
information and communication machines, best used for searching and
skimming—not scrutinizing.
- Naomi S. Baron
descensus Averno facilis est