Why Books are Rebellious and Hopeful in a Time of Social Media Saturation and Injustice

Fiction and non-fiction books are crucial for fostering the right mentality to stand up to systemic injustices, contrasting the decline in leisure reading due to social media usage.

In the US, 46% of people didn't read a book last year, revealing a significant drop in reading amidst rising social media engagement, which hampers attention spans.

While social media has facilitated movements like the Arab uprisings, its pervasive nature now fosters a mentality of impatience and indifference, undermining deep engagement.

The mass production of superficial content by billionaires leads to misinformation and conformity, overshadowing meaningful interactions and promoting consumerism as the primary solution to issues.

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