] But what of the future of books? The narrator argues
] that Gutenberg's invention will soon disappear. Reading
] causes lassitude and wearies us tremendously. Words through
] the speaking tube, however, give us a special vibrancy. The
] gramophone will destroy printed works. Our eyes are easily
] damaged, but our ears are strong.
]
] But, his listeners object, gramophones are heavy and the
] cylinders easily damaged. This will be taken care of; new
] models will be built which will fit in the pocket; the
] precision of watchmaking will be applied to them. Devices
] will collect electricity from the movements of the
] individual, which will power the gramophones.

This is from the *LATE 1800's.* Its in french, but there is an english abstract. WOW....