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I don’t really see the evidence backing this claim. Most popular fiction books on Goodreads are not exactly “deep.” Publishers aren’t some stupid ideologues eit

by Siira 5y ago

I don’t really see the evidence backing this claim. Most popular fiction books on Goodreads are not exactly “deep.” Publishers aren’t some stupid ideologues either. It’s far more probable that books simply can’t compete with the addictive, visual, social entertainment that is growing by the day. This isn’t such a big problem either. The minority that does read books are still huge in absolute terms, and we have more options than ever to read.

dimitrios1 5y ago
> It’s far more probable that books simply can’t compete with the addictive, visual, social entertainment that is growing by the day. The thing is, they aren't competing. Those attracted to addictive visual social entertainment weren't likely to read a book anyways. The type that enjoys both does both, and does not consider one to be a replacement of the other.