More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information. Therefore, there is no need to print books, magazines, and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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With smartphones, tablets and e-readers reaching mass adoption over the past few years, many have predicted that printed
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would soon become a thing of the past. And
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it’s true that electronic devices are more portable and can store more information, I don't agree with
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notion and believe that ink and
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are still irreplaceable. The content of
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, magazines and newspapers is more accurate. To illustrate, reputable newspapers and magazines undergo a rigorous fact-checking process to ensure the accuracy of the message they publish.
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level of scrutiny is not always present in online
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, where fake news and misinformation can spread quickly and easily.
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, print
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should still be trusted as a reliable source of information. Another factor worth mentioning is that digital document wears out easily.
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, a physical book could be passed down from 100 years ago and still be readable.
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, if we do not actively tend our digital
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they become unreadable very quickly.
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is because both their formats and the digital
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and electric devices they reside on will become outdated and obsolete over the years.
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,
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books
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are necessary for preserving knowledge across generations since they
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longer than their digital counterparts.
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, some people simply prefer the tactile experience of reading a physical book.
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, in remote areas where the Internet and computers are not yet widespread enough, e-book penetration still trails that of printed ones by a wide margin, meaning that physical
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are still the main carrier of knowledge. What’s more, reading on a screen for extended periods would cause eyes to become dry and sore, so to avoid digital eye strain, especially for kids,
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books
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should be encouraged more, since it is easier for people to focus on
books
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than pixels on the screen. In conclusion, it’s true that electronic devices offer convenience and instant gratification to their readers,
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,
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books
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, magazines and newspapers are
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essential in providing people with reliable, long-lasting information. The tangible and enduring nature of print
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means that it will always have a place in our lives.
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