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In Chapter 3: Typographic America, Postman explores the profound influence of printed text on early American society. The book cites the example of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, which, through the print medium, transcended class boundaries and became a vehicle for revolutionary ideas. This reminds me of modern China, where both capitalist and proletarian revolutionaries utilized print media to disseminate revolutionary ideologies. Publications like Shen Bao—dubbed the "encyclopedia of modern China"—and Xinmin Times, which emphasized practical learning. They not only facilitated the spread of new ideas but also accelerated China’s modernization.  

In Chapter 4: The Typographic Mind, Postman describes how print culture cultivated an audience capable of engaging with complex language—listeners could comprehend lengthy sentences and profound issues, remaining focused on logical arguments even in lively settings like marketplaces, reflecting a culture that treated language as "a tool for intricate reasoning." This phenomenon still resonates today. The fragmented discourse prevalent on social media platforms stands in stark contrast to the depth of typographic-era argumentation. But academic discourse continues to adhere to the structured principles of print-based reasoning, illustrating a subtle coexistence of tradition and modernity.