Emerson College WLP Publishing Speakers Series: Words Onscreen, the Fate of Reading in a Digital World

In her new book, Words Onscreen, language and technology expert Naomi Baron explores how technology is reshaping our understanding of what it means to read.  As reading on digital devices became widespread over recent years, consumers were fascinated and charmed by the convenience of the technology. But some observers worry that reading “digitally” reshapes our brains and diminishes our capacity for concentration, retention, and enjoyment of texts. Baron’s widely praised Words Onscreen explores the pros and cons of this revolution in the way we access and process our experience of the written word.  Join us for a discussion with her on this fascinating phenomenon.