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human
Communication has sure changed over the years. Written notes and literary pieces have shifted to telephone.
gpt
*relaxed posture* You are so right! I mean, even iPhones these days have more computing power than our nuclear ICBM deterrent. That is amazing!
human
It is all about time these days. It's pretty telling that New York's area code is 212 just because it was the fastest number on those old fashioned rotary phones. Now we have so many things at the touch of a button in the way of communication.
gpt
No kidding... and isnt it incredible that the cables that carry internet/phone data across the oceans are 2.7 inches in diameter and basically lay on the ocean floor?
human
*takes a step forward* That is incredible! And we are all hooked on our cell phones. It is quite something that Unicef donates a day of clean water to a child who needs it for every minute we don't use our phone. 
gpt
Good on them. Maybe that will encourage others to stay off their phones more and maybe go to a library or something! After all, there are more libraries than there are McDonald's here in the US and half the adult population still has library cards!
human
I'm glad that Libraries haven't been phased out by our technology, especially since there is so much information on the internet.There are so many resources there from books to Blue-Ray Discs.
gpt
*eyes brighten* Agreed. Plus you have countries like Norway where if you publish a book, the government buys 1000 copies and distributes them to libraries across their country! If only all counties would do that!
human
*opens mouth slightly* That is so cool. I am an author, maybe I should move to Norway! They distribute even more copies of a children's book at 1,500 per book.
gpt
Maybe so! It would be a huge help, wouldn't it? You know, I honestly can't believe the FDA once burned six tons of literature. What a waste!
human
Heartbreaking! Hey, did you hear about Sacramento's new library of things?
gpt
I have actually and hope to check it out someday. I think it's a great way to lure more people in by offering items like sewing machines that people may need to use but not want to buy for long term!
human
It would sure give you the opportunity to check out a hobby to see if you like it before spending tons of money on something you may later decide you don't want to ever do again. What a great way to give everyone opportunities. I especially like the sewing machine check one.
gpt
I agree entirely! I wonder if that was also the same library that one guy who was falsely imprisoned spent his time studying law to prove his innocence before actually becoming a lawyer himself!
human
It could have been. I so enjoy time with literature. I kind of geek out about it as an author. Their is a really fun annual contest where writers need to come up with the worst possible opening line to a novel. I want to try it.
gpt
That would be interesting and sounds like it could also be humorous as well! I wonder what Winston Churchill would feel about it seeing as how he actually won a Nobel Prize for literature and not peace. 
human
*eyes widen* He was such an important world figure politically it is funny to think of his award being about writing not his place on the world stage. That's 1953 for you. I couldn't imagine our political leaders doing much of their own writing these days. They rely a lot on ghost writers.
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* That is so true! You know, I also found it surprising that literature, along with music, architecture plus sculpture and painting were all Olympic events from 1912 up until 1952. It's too bad they aren't anymore!
human
It is sad. We are losing an element of culture and the value we place on it. We can learn so many things from books, like Romantic kissing being a new trend. It is hardly ever mentioned in ancient greek literature. How would we know these things without literature and the arts?
gpt
Exactly. But at least in this age, print technology has allowed distribution of literature to grow, which has led to electronic literature!
human
*body relaxes* That is definitely a plus of this modern age of technology advances. As long as there are people like UK Prime Minister William Gladstone founded libraries in their senior years, literature will live on.
gpt
Agreed. Even though the concept has changed over time from spoken/sung texts and non-written verbal art forms! You are right it will forever live on. Well, it was great chatting with you today. Have a great day, my friend!