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31/01/2015 GMT

Handwriting

BBC World Service - The Forum, Handwriting

Fewer people are writing by hand, but does it matter? With cognitive neuroscientist Karin James, author Mohsin Hamid and calligrapher Paul Antonio.

Can keyboards and touch screens harm our development and creative wellbeing. There is new research to suggest it might. To discuss handwriting, cognitive neuroscientist Karin James, award winning author Mohsin Hamid, and professional calligrapher Paul Antonio.

(Photo: Written illustration by Paul Antonio)

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