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The Silent Decline of Deep Reading—And Why It Matters
— A Vanishing Tradition? Once upon a time, reading was an immersive experience—a journey requiring patience, curiosity, and effort. Readers did more than skim; they absorbed stories, recorded new vocabulary, and reflected deeply on each chapter. But today? The ritual of reading has transformed. Books are skimmed, summaries replace full texts, and bite-sized digital content…