James and Shawn talk about their reading habits and personal reading trends. They also look at the current climate of reading in society.
Also, Shawn tried to teach James how to say a word, and James attempted to explain the difference between power and energy—Shawn still doesn't get it. Note from James: Hoe moe GEEN ee us is a correct pronunciation. See Merriam-Webster's homogeneous and homogenous.
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Socrates' argument against writing
Medical Daily article on attention span
Pew Research article on percentage of people who don't read
Pew Research article on percentage of people who listen to audio books
The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains
James's Suggestions:
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Shawn's Suggestions:
