Read pages 45 – 58 of Thompson’s “Public Thinking.” What did you think of the text? Which passages seemed most interesting, or connected in some way to your own experience online? I personally really enjoyed reading this text because I am interested in reading blogs. I connected to it because I follow this one blogger that I really like and she inspires me to be more creative. Even though I dont write a blog, I write in my journal as if it is a blog and other people are reading it. Maybe one day I will actually create one.
What seem to be Thompson’s main claims? What did you think of these claims? One of Thomson’s main claims is that reading “helps us formulate thoughts that are more abstract, categorical, and logical.” Another one of his claims is that reading can help clarify the way we think. These main claims are very straight to the point which makes it easier on the reader to focus and engage on the main points of the article.
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