Still others dared to argue that the value of what Carr calls "literary reading" has been inflated. I find it amusing how dismissive he is of this idea. I per

Still others dared to argue that the value of what Carr calls "literary reading" has been inflated. I find it amusing how dismissive he is of this idea. I personally highly value deep, literary reading. But is it necessarily an inherent good for everyone. Many people prefer to take their entertainment in small chunks and may need the shallow knowledge of a wide variety of topics more than a deep understanding of any one area. I am certainly not saying that it is overvalued, but I would not be dismissive of the idea and I could at least see arguments for it being inessential for certain types of people whose needs and desires lie in other areas.