Although it is annoying to have to turn off devices, the goal many airline attendants say is "to avoid distractions during the most dangerous part of the flight

Although it is annoying to have to turn off devices, the goal many airline attendants say is "to avoid distractions during the most dangerous part of the flight." I get their logic, especially when listening to music, but when simply reading books on ereaders while the person next to you is using a book, is kinda illogical.