211. Thinking about the Future of Reading through the Book 'Hon o Yomenaku Natta Hitotachi'
Do you feel like you have fewer opportunities to read books lately due to spending more time on your smartphone and watching video content? In this episode, using the buzz-worthy book 'Hon o Yomenaku Natta Hitotachi' as a gateway, two book lovers engage in a candid discussion about the meaning of "reading" in the current era.
The environment surrounding reading has changed significantly.
It is certainly not rare in this day and age, where social media and video streaming services have become so widespread, to hear people say they can no longer read books. The two hosts discuss why we are drifting away from books and what kind of reading experiences will be sought in a world overflowing with non-book content. They also touch upon initiatives to lower the hurdle of reading through certain methods.
Reading books has become a more proactive act than ever before.
Information can be obtained even without reading books, and formats like reading clubs are becoming more diverse. Beyond just efficiently acquiring information, how should we approach the very act of reading? In the middle of the program, the hosts share their perspectives on the current state of "reading" based on a specific experience. Please listen to the full episode to hear the rest of the discussion.
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