Words, videos, and popes

ERxamples of video instruction - bad and good - got me wondering about how often we make active, informed choices of communication media. Computers have given us more options. How should we take advantage of them? Ironically, thinking about videos, animations, and other media has made me more aware of the strengths of the written word. Among them is the ability to convey thoughts and ideas, whether deep or whimsical. This column has striven to do just that.