Alexandra Lay | Digital dilemma: Why Gen Z needs books more than ever

Update: 2024-09-19

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Smartphones frequently provide content without context, leaving Gen Z vulnerable to misinformation. Former intern (and Gen Zer) Alexandra Lay explains how cultivating the habit of reading books can counteract groupthink and foster thoughtful reflection in an era where social belonging outweighs truth.

Read the column on Substack.

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