How To Keep The Art Of Deep Reading In A Digital Era

Deep reading, contrasts sharply with the superficial skimming that characterizes much of our interaction with digital content.

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In an age dominated by digital screens, the practice of deep reading is becoming increasingly rare.

As we navigate through endless streams of social media, “tweets,” posts, and quick reads, the deep engagement with texts that deep reading requires is fading. This shift not only affects our ability to immerse ourselves in complex narratives but also has significant implications for our cognitive abilities, empathy, and the very way we learn.