Writing by Hand is Good for your Brain
An author discusses the cognitive benefits of writing by hand, noting that it engages more of the brain than typing. The piece also touches on the challenges educators face as students lose handwriting skills in the age of AI.
Why it matters
This highlights a growing cultural debate regarding the impact of digital tools on fundamental human skills and cognitive development.
Because I am known to write using a fountain pen on paper, a number of people have pointed me to this post and its underlying research . I won’t rehash what is said in those sources, but the gist of it is that when you write things down by hand you’re recruiting more of your brain, which is a good thing.
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