Over the past two decades, e-book sales have steadily risen thanks to the emergence of several apps and online bookstores. And the debate between which medium was better, traditional or e-books, has raged for about as long. Traditionalists, of course, very much prefer to hold the books in their hands, and very much prefer to flip through the pages, one by one. A majority of the younger generation, however, has gone to liken swiping and tapping to breathing and walking. Today, going through electronic devices has become a needful thing in life, and reading a book on these devices offers a convenience that traditional books cannot compete with. Image source: wired.com Traditionalists, however, have come up with their own set of cons regarding e-books. For starters, e-books put a heavy strain on the eyes. Studies have shown that the eyes receive a dangerous amount of radiation, constantly reading through short text messages. Traditionalists say reading pages upon pages of e-books is a lot worse. Even the feel of a traditional book and the scent of paper beat the cold screen of a smartphone. Traditionalists often mention how each book they hold contains not only a story but also a personality that’s unique to its existence. E-books take this uniqueness away and water down the entire experience. Image source: gigaom.com There’s also the pride in owning your very own book collection and having a mini-library where you live. That’s something electronic gadgets cannot provide, no matter how many books it contains.
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