Reading Ourselves to Death

8/28/2022

In this thought-provoking essay, the author explores the impact of technology on our reading habits and intellectual lives. The article argues that the rise of digital technology and the internet has led to a shift in our reading practices, with an emphasis on skimming, scanning, and multitasking. This shift, the author suggests, has resulted in a shallower form of reading that hinders our ability to engage deeply with complex texts and ideas. Drawing on philosophical and literary references, the essay raises important questions about the future of reading and the potential consequences of our increasingly fragmented and distracted reading habits.

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