I work in technology, including programming and data analysis, but I’m increasingly becoming a luddite when it comes to my own technology consumption. I only allow myself two hours of media browsing in the evening. Any usage outside of that is strictly blocked across all my devices.

Thanks to that, I’ve read 30 books in the last year, and have rekindled my passion for cinema. I’ve also brushed up on about half of college-level math. I cannot describe how much more clear-headed, inspired, eloquent, fulfilled, and appreciative of the arts and sciences I feel.

I also read the Atlantic piece you’re quoting. I understand literacy rates dropping in the general population but kids at Princeton not being to read a book? Any book? What the fuck.

I generally trust the Atlantic (I’ve been a subscriber) but that sounds so sensationalistic I can barely believe it. I think I might be in denial.