Kindle according to the dictionary means to stimulate. Stimulate your mind your brain with reading. The kindle is the radically novel way to enjoy reading a book. The ‘kindle’ is another noteworthy gadget to acquire for the avid reader. Reading a book is made easier and more accessible for this busy world but I wonder if Trinidadians are ready for this. At present I have not seen anyone using it but it’s not to say that the locals do not use it. The kindle is in its’ own way beneficial to man but will it eventually replace the age old tradition of relaxing and reading a book?
I honestly will not like to see this happen because people are depending too much on technology and one day it can all crash. With technology there is always need for backup because technology is unpredictable and you never know when it can fail you. Indeed technology is the way forward and the way for progress but as humans we must be aware that it is not always trustworthy. Is it possible to that in a few years time there will be no need for textbooks? You can have all your texts in the palm of your hands as well. The rate at which technology is changing this world nothing is impossible.
The kindle is a very creative piece of technology with boundless benefits. If our nation’s children have access to such a gadget I am quite sure that they too will be most interested and motivated to read. Children will be encouraged to read because of the new format that the reading material is presented in. Kindlemania is a universal trend with millions of people banking in on this gadget.
I totally agree with you that if the kindle works use it.I also agree that interest in reading is lagging.Therefore,any measure,approach or opportunity that can be provided to encourage and assist reading should be used.I also recognise that the modern students are more in sync with the technology and as a result they will gravitate to the kindle approach.Go for it!
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