>Ultimately I think market value gets in the way of this. We're
>at a point where the technologies and media could really
>create some engaging experiences which touch on all of those
>things, but the market is lowest common denominator so we
>aren't really seeing that yet.
>
>But by example there are Minecraft servers dedicated to the
>classics where kids can go in and engage with the characters,
>and explore the worlds at their level of engagement.
>
>(I haven't actually done these with the kids because its more
>of a commitment to the medium than i'm willing to make with my
>kids, but it's happening)
>
>

And I still believe that reading is a unique experience that cannot be replicated by other forms of technology. Once a person has been cultivated as a reader, I don't think that any new form that comes along will truly replace that thrill/rush. Of course there are distractions but it's not the same.