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Edition 096 · connection · Jason Steger

Reading is the New Rave

As the digital cacophony intensifies, books offer a defiant sanctuary. Reclaim your attention, one page at a time.

Reading is the New Rave
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The endless scroll numbs the mind, fracturing our ability to connect with complex ideas and, ultimately, each other. Books demand sustained attention, fostering a depth of engagement that fleeting digital interactions simply cannot replicate. To truly connect, we must disconnect from the feed. Are you truly present, or merely browsing existence?

The strongest counter

Books are a luxury for the privileged. Digital platforms, despite their flaws, offer unparalleled access to diverse voices and narratives, democratising information and fostering connections across traditional divides.

Audit trail
  • ·Digital detox needed
  • ·Attention spans suffer
  • ·Books build empathy
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