Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryT
So I'd make a clear distinction between reading-for-pleasure and reading-for-knowledge.
|
No doubt. I agree. That's why I've long poo poo'd the notion that merely reading is some mind building exercise. Studying for advanced Egyptology degree certainly counts as something special and extraordinary. Builds your intelligence etc.
I just see nothing special between the difference in reading a book or playing a video game. Some video games are far more mind expanding than many a book.
Reading a book for pleasure...or watching a tv show for pleasure. I see nothing different between the two. But you never hear a tv watcher respond to question about what book he's reading..."oh...I don't reaaad books, I watch tv".
