When anything goes digital, let alone something as immaterial as a book, there is a tendency to see it as just in the air to be taken, and to lose the sense that somebody once made it.

Summary

This quote highlights the unfortunate consequence of digitization, especially in regards to books. It suggests that when something becomes digitized, it is often perceived as easily accessible and detached from the effort of its creator. This view overlooks the fact that someone spent time and skill in producing it. The quote serves as a reminder to acknowledge the hard work and creative effort that goes into the creation of digital content, to avoid devaluing the work of creators in the digital realm.

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