New Practices

Yes, I definitely think that digital technologies are fostering new material practices. I find myself going through a ritual every time I sit down at the computer. However, I still prefer to brainstorm and outline on paper before I begin writing a scholarly or creative piece of writing. It seems like my thinking process and paper are still a better match than my thinking and a computer. One obvious reason - it is much easier to procrastinate staring at the computer (exploring various websites) than staring a blank sheet of paper. With this said, I have often found research ideas and sources as I procrastinated at the computer.