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Does handwriting still make a difference in an increasingly digital world?

NotíciasdeAveiro.pt12 September 2026 at 00:04

Alexandre Castro Caldas, a Portuguese neurological doctor specializing in brain studies, decided to defend the importance of handwriting in an increasingly digital world. The specialist considered that this practice continues to have significant relevance.

In keeping with his message, Caldas first wrote the book by hand before transcribing it to digital format. The book bears the title "Does handwriting still make a difference in an increasingly digital world?"

The content was presented as a podcast from the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation (FFMS), where the doctor likely elaborates on the arguments in favor of this traditional writing practice.

The article serves as an introduction and promotion for the full podcast, which continues the exploration of this topic on the relationship between handwriting and the digital world.

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