Title: Books, Social Media, and Our Attitude
Author: Ibrahim Sabir, Al Falah College, Islamabad, Pakistan
Summary:
The article shows society’s diminishing reading culture, in which people are more interested in trends, fashion, and social media than books and information. It underlines the importance of reading for intellectual progress, critical thinking, and personal development, despite that many people, particularly young people, are losing touch with it. This neglect, leads to social and intellectual decay, as books play an important role in developing minds and sustaining development. Society may revitalize this culture by encouraging basic practices such as book gifting and early reading. Finally, it emphasizes the need of maintaining a link with books for national awareness, identity and future advancement.