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Gorky once said, ‘books are the stepping stones to human progresses’. Nowadays, with the development of technology, television also begins to influence people’s life. People argue on the problem that whether printed books have greater effects on society than television has. Although television is more technological advanced than printed books, I strongly believe that printed books have greater effects on society than television does. First and foremost, printed books have more educated effect on people. When reading a printed book, no matter a novel or a test book, people read, think and gain idea. Especially when students read a test book, they study theories and principles and then do after-work exercises. They gain more from printed books. When watching television, some students may only concentrate on the entertainment content regardless of the educated part. Margined knowledge is memorized, but not the key and educated principle. Secondly, printed books can be kept for a long time. Many ancient books are still kept in the museum. The essence of books that are even 1000 years ago still educates contemporary people. Some television programs such as knowledge education program are influential on society. But these programs are easily forgettable and it is hard to keep the program. For example, if you want to review one television program that you watched before, it is difficult to find it. On the contrary, printed books are on your bookshelf all the time. Thirdly, printed books are intangible cultural heritage. Many books especially ancient books by intelligent theorists are regarded as cultural heritage by government culture section. These books from content to form are more influential on society than television has. On this perspective, television is rarely seen as cultural heritage. Mostly, television is a kind of entertainment tool. In conclusion, printed books as intangible cultural heritage are more educated and can be kept for a long time. Therefore, printed books have greater effects on society than television has.