As the title says, was there any actual recorded opposition to the written word being used in ancient times as it was being adopted?
I know of ancient cultures often using poetry or simple stories to remember history such as the Gauls in what now is modern day France. Were any of the well known poets or people in respected positions oppose the adoption of written word? I can imagine this would be hard to answer due to most likely bias recording in written word or simple lack of recording it.
The Druids of Rome and Britain were partially in opposition to the use of writing, inasmuch as they forbade the writing down of sacred songs, either to ensure that they remained proficient at memorisation or to ensure that their secrets did not spread to the general public. At least, that's what Caeser said of them, I'm in no position to judge his reliability as a source. Source: Commentarii de Bello Gallico, Julius Caeser, 6:14
yes.. I recall at least a couple of discussions on Socrates' objections, but have found only this one:
How long have people thought that new technological developments are killing culture?