Apropos this podcast, I much prefer reading the transcript. It is faster to do so, and I can stop, think, re-read, look up a word. It is more literate!
To your request at the end — yes, keep up the transcripts! I prefer essays as they’re more crafted, of course. But this was a really interesting conversation that I wouldn’t have spent a half hour listening to, but would happily read for 10 minutes while drinking coffee. Take that, orality!!!
If you compare the mode of orality: communal, in the moment, changeable, and story-based versus the mode of literacy: consumed alone, documented, linear, logical, podcasts, even though they are spoken, are a form of "literacy" communication, as it is defined in this discussion.
Derek touched on this lightly with how twitter, even though written down, mimics the style of communication associated with oral societies.
I teach at an elite college. In the last couple years I have noticed that the undergraduates won't read. Not don't read. Not can't read. Won't read. As in, won't read their textbooks. At all.
You can give them a 1 page solution to a problem and they will look at it. But tell to read a few pages of prose... nope.
And these are the best and brightest kids in their generation!
Yes, love the transcripts. One can catch more detail reading them, not be swayed by a lulling cadence, circle and memorialize insights, etc. Thank you!
I do like the written form of the podcast. And yes, I’m from that literacy era.
McLuhan also said cars were our egos projected into the physical world. Does that make TicToc parts of both our ego and our unconscious projected into the world?
Really enjoyed this episode of the podcast but like Josh W, not as big a fan as others of the transcripts and also agree that it seems like you are writing for two different types of people— I liked when these newsletter had more original essays and had the Sunday ‘avoidance of bad news’ newsletter periodically. I know the point is probably to try and have more eyeballs (and ears) but I would hate to see the excellent essay writing disappear to be replaced with transcripts of the pod— I would like to see more of you following the topics you enjoy writing and reading about and sharing that with the rest of us, rather than just sticking with the main news topics of the minute. As mentioned before, probably in the minority here, but if looking for the right balance, might be worth considering some counterpoints/pushback.
Not as big of a fan as others of the transcripts. Personally haven’t been reading them, just listening to pod.
I’ve viewed the pods & your writing as two distinct DT engagements. Pods for commute - less formal, mostly discussion with an expert - and the essays for more critical, sit down review for us readers.
Keep them up if others enjoy, but thought you’d appreciate a counter view.
First, excellent discussion, why did I write “ First “ wasn’t it obvious what was first? For me I enjoy reading your post. Probably because I can get you to shut up by simply looking away. Also much easier to backup. The ability to choose is great.
I enjoy the transcripts. When listening to podcasts, I'm almost always multitasking but reading keeps me focused. I can slow down and consider your points without missing anything.
Essays give you the chance to polish your ideas but they do take more time.
Welcome back Derek and congrats on Fatherhood II. Today I'm at home so I enjoyed the transcript. And when I take a long drive, I listen to PE (with my finger on the rewind button because you and your guests always blow my mind with something I need to process more slowly). Separately, as I now have McLuhan in mind, if the medium is the message - visual transcript v. oral podcast - are readers' and listeners' content consumption equal (even when we know they're both receiving the same words)?
I love the transcript. As previous comments have mentioned, I like having the ability to go at my own speed. But intentionally or not your question feeds into the topic of this podcast. I would find it interesting on the age/demographics of those preferring transcripts vs listening
Apropos this podcast, I much prefer reading the transcript. It is faster to do so, and I can stop, think, re-read, look up a word. It is more literate!
To your request at the end — yes, keep up the transcripts! I prefer essays as they’re more crafted, of course. But this was a really interesting conversation that I wouldn’t have spent a half hour listening to, but would happily read for 10 minutes while drinking coffee. Take that, orality!!!
If you compare the mode of orality: communal, in the moment, changeable, and story-based versus the mode of literacy: consumed alone, documented, linear, logical, podcasts, even though they are spoken, are a form of "literacy" communication, as it is defined in this discussion.
Derek touched on this lightly with how twitter, even though written down, mimics the style of communication associated with oral societies.
I teach at an elite college. In the last couple years I have noticed that the undergraduates won't read. Not don't read. Not can't read. Won't read. As in, won't read their textbooks. At all.
You can give them a 1 page solution to a problem and they will look at it. But tell to read a few pages of prose... nope.
And these are the best and brightest kids in their generation!
I think this supports the ToE here.
Yes, love the transcripts. One can catch more detail reading them, not be swayed by a lulling cadence, circle and memorialize insights, etc. Thank you!
I like the transcripts!
I do like the written form of the podcast. And yes, I’m from that literacy era.
McLuhan also said cars were our egos projected into the physical world. Does that make TicToc parts of both our ego and our unconscious projected into the world?
I love being able to read or listen. Please keep the transcripts!
I like the transcripts a lot. I far prefer reading to listening, perhaps in line with your conversation…
Really enjoyed this episode of the podcast but like Josh W, not as big a fan as others of the transcripts and also agree that it seems like you are writing for two different types of people— I liked when these newsletter had more original essays and had the Sunday ‘avoidance of bad news’ newsletter periodically. I know the point is probably to try and have more eyeballs (and ears) but I would hate to see the excellent essay writing disappear to be replaced with transcripts of the pod— I would like to see more of you following the topics you enjoy writing and reading about and sharing that with the rest of us, rather than just sticking with the main news topics of the minute. As mentioned before, probably in the minority here, but if looking for the right balance, might be worth considering some counterpoints/pushback.
Derek - welcome back!
Not as big of a fan as others of the transcripts. Personally haven’t been reading them, just listening to pod.
I’ve viewed the pods & your writing as two distinct DT engagements. Pods for commute - less formal, mostly discussion with an expert - and the essays for more critical, sit down review for us readers.
Keep them up if others enjoy, but thought you’d appreciate a counter view.
First, excellent discussion, why did I write “ First “ wasn’t it obvious what was first? For me I enjoy reading your post. Probably because I can get you to shut up by simply looking away. Also much easier to backup. The ability to choose is great.
I enjoy the transcripts. When listening to podcasts, I'm almost always multitasking but reading keeps me focused. I can slow down and consider your points without missing anything.
Essays give you the chance to polish your ideas but they do take more time.
Welcome back Derek and congrats on Fatherhood II. Today I'm at home so I enjoyed the transcript. And when I take a long drive, I listen to PE (with my finger on the rewind button because you and your guests always blow my mind with something I need to process more slowly). Separately, as I now have McLuhan in mind, if the medium is the message - visual transcript v. oral podcast - are readers' and listeners' content consumption equal (even when we know they're both receiving the same words)?
I love the transcript. As previous comments have mentioned, I like having the ability to go at my own speed. But intentionally or not your question feeds into the topic of this podcast. I would find it interesting on the age/demographics of those preferring transcripts vs listening
Please keep the transcripts! I truly prefer them to long podcasts. Maybe it has to do with being 84.
Love the podcast, and the transcripts - get different things from each