Many people are saying that the culture has entered a post-literate phase. “Post-literate” is supposed to mean that people no longer read books, articles or anything longer than a TikTok caption. I don’t think this can be true. While the printed word is no longer the only diversion on offer to a bored populace, book sales are up. More people are reading than ever, but more people are doing everything else as well.
Post literacy
Post literacy
Post literacy
Many people are saying that the culture has entered a post-literate phase. “Post-literate” is supposed to mean that people no longer read books, articles or anything longer than a TikTok caption. I don’t think this can be true. While the printed word is no longer the only diversion on offer to a bored populace, book sales are up. More people are reading than ever, but more people are doing everything else as well.