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Why do people read less and less

Surveys continue to show that more and more people in today’s world read less and less. Some recent surveys estimated that about 25% of American families did not read a book in the past year. I’ve even seen some studies put the number up to 80%.

Many factors contribute to lower reading rates. I will list some of the most important ones.

Television: Although television may seem simple compared to more elaborate technology, it was not even commercially available until the 1930s. Today, you can find televisions everywhere. Almost every household in the developed world has one or more. Families dine in front of them rather than at a table. Time spent on television has replaced time spent on sports, family games, studying and, of course, reading. Addictive television appeals to our laziness, laziness, and myopia. Instead of stimulating our minds with books, we chose to rot our minds in front of a television. Ironically, in the long run, the reader is often more satisfied and happy than the television addict.

Fast-paced lifestyle: Our culture now focuses on a fast-paced lifestyle constantly. People work longer hours and then rush through their stressful lives, with credit cards, fast food, and speeding cars. When we take breaks for fun, we seek the impulsive thrill of drugs, alcohol, or television, rather than long, quiet pleasures like reading.

Misplaced values: we no longer value education and the intelligentsia very much. Instead, we value entertainment and athletics. Perhaps it is because technology and development have eliminated much of our need for intelligence. We may feel confident that our needs have been met and feel that we no longer need to work as a society to achieve important goals. As a result, we just want to kick back and gossip about Paris Hilton and cheer on our favorite sports team.

Whatever the reasons, most of the people in our society have given up reading for the most part. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to consider reading more. Also, consider slowing down your life, giving up television, and reevaluating your values. Consider forgoing short-term, unhealthy pleasures like television for long-term pleasures like reading. In 5 years, will you want to watch more television or will you want to read more?

Whatever you do, good luck and have fun!

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