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Old 05-12-2014, 05:00 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom View Post
Unfortunately, I don't think they will be reading in 100 years. The digital revolution broadens entertainment options, and I doubt books will make the cut. There will be a few hard core readers, but I think most of society is already stepping away from books, digital or otherwise.

If someone has seen stats that make this argument ridiculous, please don't hesitate (as if you would!) to tell me I am in error.

Debra
I've worried about the same thing - that 100 years from now, people will using devices I can't imagine, and so just reading text for entertainment/leisure will die out.

But there may be reason for hope - over the past 100 years, we've seen radio, movies, TV, video games, etc, all rise in popularity, and books have survived and thrived through it all.
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