LogFAQs > #974392025

To follow up with my last message. I still read, but the medium has changed. I don't read books as much (I liked sci fiction fantasy and non fiction science when I was younger), but i do read online articles everyday. But I skim a lot.

I get why some people would think it's a waste of time considering there's like so many more distractions and more "fun" things to do, like you said about videogame mediums that involve story and gameplay. I also hate reading snobs who think reading beats every other hobbies our generation enjoys (like videogames, graphic novels, movies and manga)..

But I will say this. I agree with others that reading books is definitely beneficial. It does helps your memory, vocabulary, attention span/focus (imo) and it could help you speak better or articulate your thoughts better. Of course, that will help with writing too. It can also help with curbing technology addiction and sleeping.

Also there are many different kinds of books. Not just Fiction/fantasy, non fiction biographies, and science books. Self help books are underrated.

I honestly envy people who read books everyday as a hobby. I missed when times were simpler and we could escape for a second in a fantasy or expand our knowledge. It beats having an addiction to technology and mindlessly scrolling on social media.