Will we continue to teach handwriting forever?

When I went to school they made a big deal out of learning handwriting, to the point of traumatizing some kids. Oddly, this continues today, even though the occasion for writing by hand becomes rarer by the year. Traditionalists will find the concept hard to fathom, but if you look at writing in culture over time, you'll find an interesting story being told.

A college professor and freelance writer presents a history lesson and thinks it's time to put this skill to rest as a mandatory subject in school.