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Knowing what we know the transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic

Knowing what we know the transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic

Winchester, Simon, author.
Large Print 2023

"With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing things--no need for math, no need for map-reading, no need for memorization--are we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable...

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ISBN:
9780063297234
Edition:
Large print edition
Description:
xiv, 652 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm
large print
Other Title:
Transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic
Notes:
Originally published in standard print format: New York : Harper, 2023
Includes bibliographical references
Contents:
To know this only, that he nothing knew
Teach your children well
Gathering the harvest
This just in
Annals of manipulation
Just leave the thinking to us
The first and wisest of them all
Control Number:
3228322
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