I Learned to Read Again

6 hours ago

Author recalls reading peak at age 11-12, viewing books as knowledge and key to adulthood, followed by a long decline.
Adversaries to reading included middle school social pressure, school system's lack of support, college social life, work life, love, money worries, and social media addiction.
Writing became a hindrance as author felt overly influenced by past reading, needing to 'forget' to find a unique voice.
Watching 'The Social Dilemma' highlighted phone addiction, prompting efforts to relearn reading through tricks like motivated reading and writing reviews.
Strategies include reading for writing projects, using technology for notes, setting airplane mode, and timers to combat digital distractions.
Reading is seen as a civilizational obligation to preserve deep concentration and continuity with pre-digital past amid cultural collapse.

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