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I'm in the 46% that didn't read a book in 2023. But I probably read 3 or 4 hours (or more) a day. I used to read lots of books before the internet but the inte
by mythrwy 3y ago
I'm in the 46% that didn't read a book in 2023.
But I probably read 3 or 4 hours (or more) a day. I used to read lots of books before the internet but the internet mostly replaced it.
There are a few perspectives one can take.
Maybe (probably) attention spans, including mine, have decreased with the internet. On the other hand, many non fiction books could be summed up in pamphlet and are full of filler. It's not necessarily a badge of honor to trudge through repetition and filler for hours to grasp core concepts.
- xnx 3y agoAgree. I read more than ever, but it is extremely rare that a topic warrants hundreds of pages. The book form factor is dictated by what the market accepts and will pay for. It is rarely the best form for the material which would likely benefit from editing for length and addition of full color illustration.