The end of paper (usabilitypost.com)

The author pretty much nails why we use paper and what will be needed to get rid of it.

To me, the main thing is instant-on. I want to be able to grab my reader and start jotting notes or reading a page with zero noticeable delay. Once I can do that, I'll stop buying packs of little cardboard-backed pads of paper.

This submission encouraged me to dig up a New Yorker article I recalled that reported some interestng perspectives on this topic.

I've posted the article in this thread:

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=434516

I thought it was interesting enough to merit its own thread. I'm a bit surprised it hasn't appeared on HN previously (or so says google).