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Culture

Why We Still Need to Read Books in the Digital Age

Jul 20, 2026

Every day, we absorb an incredible amount of information. Before we even get out of bed, many of us check the news on our phones. During the commute, we watch YouTube videos or scroll through short-form content. Whenever a question comes to mind, we open a search engine or ask an AI assistant for the answer. Finding information has never been easier. What once required a trip to the library can now be discovered within seconds. Compared to previous generations, we have access to more knowledge than ever before, delivered almost instantly. Yet something about this feels strangely incomplete. Although information is everywhere, many people feel they have less time—and perhaps less ability—to think deeply about what they’re learning. Reading

Society

Is Reading Really Disappearing? Why Books Still Matter in the Digital Age

Jul 19, 2026

Not long ago, I looked at the books on my shelf and realized they had been collecting dust for months. That simple observation led me to ask myself an uncomfortable question. When did I start spending more time looking at my phone than reading books? There was a time when visiting a bookstore felt like a small event. I enjoyed wandering through the shelves, picking out a book that caught my attention, and settling into a quiet café where I could spend an entire afternoon reading. It never felt like a waste of time. In fact, those slow afternoons often became some of my favorite memories. Today, my habits are very different. Whenever I have a few free minutes, I