Why Handwriting ISN'T Dead

Reports Of Handwriting's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated

Handwriting is dead - right? Now that we're all addicted to touchscreens, keyboards and perhaps even scrawling notes on our watches in a few months, no one has time for using an actual pen.

Well, no, not quite. This interesting Guardian feature examines the claim that handwriting is not only better for the brain, but also better for the soul, with 92% of people saying it helps them to concentrate better than typing.

Below, the Wall Street Journal looks into it too. You might be surprised by their conclusions.

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