It seems inevitable that the magic of the written word will fade.
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Universal literacy was a 20th-century goal. Before then, reading and writing were skills largely confined to a small, highly educated class of professional people.Hugh Mackay
The copycat effects of media violence, similar to those previously attributed to westerns, radio serials and comic books, are easy to exaggerate.
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Reading is a huge effort for many people, a bore for others, and, believe it or not, many people prefer watching TV.
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So, if falling crime rates coincide with the rise of violent video games and increasing violence on TV and at the cinema, should we conclude that media violence is causing the drop in crime rates?
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I suspect the secret of personal attraction is locked up in our unique imperfections, flaws and frailties.
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Is it possible that literacy standards are falling because young Australians are growing up in a culture in which they can be entertained and informed, and in which they can communicate effectively, without having to master any but the most rudimentary literacy skills?
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