I actually don't think reading for the sake of reading is all that important, especially if it is not something one naturally enjoys. A good movie, a quality TV show, a well written song or even interestingly captured photograph can be more stimulating than a random mediocre book. Do read if you like - a good book can be mind blowing; but more importanly try to find quality in all media you consume, take your time to think about what you consumed and open your senses to the world around you.

[–] vividspecter@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Reading isn't just about being stimulated or having fun. It's a skill and if people don't practice that skill then it atrophies (or it never develops fully in the first place as reflected in poor functional literacy rates).

This is a problem when disinformation is so widespread if people don't have the skill or attention span to understand an issue.

[–] Hackworth@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Based on the questions some people ask during movies, Imma say watching is a skill that requires practice as well.