“The proportion of Americans who read books for pleasure is now at its lowest level ever recorded. The American Time Use Survey--which studies a representative sample of 26,000 Americans--found that between 2004 and 2017, the proportion of men reading for pleasure had fallen by 40 percent, while for women, it was down by 29 percent. The opinion-poll company Gallup found that the proportion of Americans who never read a book in any given year tripled between 1978 and 2014. Some 57 percent of Americans now do not read a single book in a typical year. This has escalated to the point that by 2017, the average American spent seventeen minutes a day reading books and 5.4 hours on their phone.”
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Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again
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Johann Hari
Johann Hari is a British writer known for his critical analysis of global news and media influence. His work often focuses on social justice, mental health, and global political issues. more
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