Socrates Warned You About Dean Burnett Books

· Flying Penguin Blog · Aug. 30, 2026, 5:53 a.m.
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Summary
The post critiques a book by Dean Burnett that discusses the negative aspects of information technology, arguing that it presents historical inaccuracies, particularly about Socrates' views on writing and its impact on knowledge. It highlights the irony of relying on Plato's accounts of Socrates, rather than primary historical sources.
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