“A lot has changed since the 1960's, but we wanted to use this retro theme to make a serious point,” Fix said. “There are several studies that prove there’s a value in reading on paper that helps people learn and communicate.”

Fix highlighted four studies, in particular: A 2011 survey of “millennials” (people born after 1985) showed that 65 percent think it’s easier to view or read something on paper. About the same percentage of senior executives agree, according to a 2007 study. It showed that 59 percent trust printed material more than online sources, and that 60 percent prefer printed information when they need to do an in-depth analysis. A 2009 study revealed that 64 percent of workers prefer ink on paper rather than a screen when it comes to reading. The rate was even higher (70 percent) among employees of technology companies. Further research, conducted at Wayne State University, found that reading on paper is actually 10 to 30 percent faster than reading online, partly because it is easier to track where you are on the page.

 

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