https://marco.org/2008/05/06/we-hope-kindle-and-its-successors-may-gradually
We hope Kindle and its successors may gradually and incrementally move us over years into a world with longer spans of attention, providing a counterbalance to the recent proliferation of info-snacking tools. I realize my tone here tends toward the missionary, and I can assure you it’s heartfelt.
— Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO, in his annual letter to shareholders. (via marc)