From the pianoforte to the smartphone, each wave of tech has sparked fears of brain rot. But the problem isn’t our ability to focus—it’s what we’re focussing on.
In a sense, what attention alarmists seek is protection from a competition that they’re losing.
Don’t gatekeep. It really depends on what you’re reading, not where you’re accessing it. A lot of the most popular books (trashy romance and self help books) require similar if not less focus vs quality online content.
That said, I think you’re right it we’re talking about average readers. That said, don’t jump to conclusions, and instead ask what they like to read. Who knows, maybe you’ll find something interesting. I wrote off graphic novels for years, and then I read one and it was quite good.
Don’t gatekeep. It really depends on what you’re reading, not where you’re accessing it. A lot of the most popular books (trashy romance and self help books) require similar if not less focus vs quality online content.
That said, I think you’re right it we’re talking about average readers. That said, don’t jump to conclusions, and instead ask what they like to read. Who knows, maybe you’ll find something interesting. I wrote off graphic novels for years, and then I read one and it was quite good.