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> they rarely read books. Even if they do, they read the thriller or romance novel which is currently number one on the NYT bestseller list. And...? > There i
by _gabe_ 4y ago
> they rarely read books. Even if they do, they read the thriller or romance novel which is currently number one on the NYT bestseller list.
And...?
> There is nothing wrong with reading these kinds of books, but you do not learn anything new (besides who committed the murder).
Once again, and...?
Why does everyone seem to have this continuous growth mindset, where, if you're not growing in some capacity you're failing at life? I love reading fiction, and I love reading non fiction. I don't particularly enjoy reading textbooks every waking moment, and that's fine.
- notacoward 4y ago>> you do not learn anything new > And...? Besides the fact that entertainment and relaxation are necessary parts of staying sane enough and having enough context to absorb new information properly, the OP's claim isn't even true. Many bestsellers include copious amounts of information as background - history, culture, even technology. Often that's why they are bestsellers. Try reading Name of the Rose or Hunt for Red October without learning anything. Yes, there's also a lot of trashy fiction that really does contain nothing new, but the author's overgeneralization and outright stereotyping are the very antithesis of intellectual curiosity.