The Guardian's Audio Long Reads   /     Signature moves: are we losing the ability to write by hand?

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We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience – and a connection to history By Christine Rosen. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Summary

We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience – and a connection to history By Christine Rosen. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a>

Subtitle
We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience – and a connection to historyBy Christine Rosen. Read by Laurel Lefkow
Duration
00:30:22
Publishing date
2025-03-10 05:00
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https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2025/03/05-40975-gdn.alr.100325.NA_CHRISTINE_ROSEN_HANDWRITING.mp3
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