I like how in the "Is Google Making Us Stupid" article, he starts out saying his attention span does not last as long as he used to, them he writes a multi-page article.
I feel our reason for reading has changed, and therefore where we go to find our information has changed. With the growing popularity of the internet, people have began to rely on it for reference or "how to" information. This not only puts stress on professionals because amateurs can learn how to do their craft in a matter of seconds, but it also reduces the amount of reading for pleasure. With the appeal of endless information, it is apparently harder to focus on something that is just for pleasure.
Personally I do enjoy reading for pleasure, but my attention span does not carry over to what I'm reading for other reasons, probably because I know I could get a synopses somewhere else and not really be worried about losing the story value like in a novel.
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