DISADVANTAGES OF NOT READING BOOKS BEYOND ACADEMIC BOOKS
                     DISADVANTAGES OF NOT READING BOOKS 
BEYOND ACADEMIC BOOKS
Geetha Kumari
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This is an era where there is a consistent decline in reading habits. People 
are willing to read only those books that are directly related to their 
academic pursuits. It has been projected that just around 20% of the 
population is still interested in reading beyond what is necessary for their 
academic courses. 
Though many blame things like social media and smartphones for this 
disturbing trend, yet; the fact is that it can’t be attributed to any single 
reason. Several factors are responsible for the reluctance to read. 
Whatever might be the reasons, the truth is that the unwillingness to read 
has several disadvantages.
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Let us now have a look at some of the major drawbacks to the person who 
is not reading beyond academic books.
• When anyone confines themselves only to the books needed for their 
academics, they are likely to end up as persons with a narrow outlook 
towards life. 
• It has to be admitted that most academic books do not contain 
updated information. As a result, when an individual’s reading is 
restricted only to these books, the knowledge that they possess could 
be outdated.
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• The lack of knowledge resulting from staying away from books may 
affect self-esteem. It could also lead a person to avoid discussion of 
substance and to miss out on positions in intellectual organizations 
and committees.
• The career growth of people can get a little difficult when they dislike 
widening their knowledge through extensive reading.
• In social situations, persons could land in a tight spot when they can’t 
contribute to the conversation that is going on. It is difficult for a 
person with limited knowledge to participate in those conversations.
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• Nowadays, people are replacing the reading habit with increased 
screen time. Excess time is spent in front of a smartphone, laptop, and 
television. This causes issues such as insomnia and recurrent 
headaches. So, we can say that, in a way, not reading enough books is 
also impacting the physical health of people.
• Because of this limited reading, the creativity of the people is getting. 
And, it is this creativity that is pivotal for the growth and prosperity of 
a country, in the long run.
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• If an individual has no interest in reading, their communication skills 
and writing abilities can’t develop, as well. Reading on varied subjects 
is imperative for aptly and effectively communicating key points to 
others.
• Reading books other than academic helps you in understanding 
problems and increases your reasoning skills. Not having the habit of 
reading general books lowers your reasoning skills.
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Books are in general are a wide source of knowledge. It’s never too late to 
take advantage of reading books. On one side, from stress relief to 
improved memory, reading is hugely beneficial in all aspects of our lives. 
In another manner, it helps to assimilate knowledge at the pace of the 
reader and in the convenient time of the reader. Unlike TV which may 
disturb others when you watch late at night. Reading can be done late at 
night without disturbing others. 
The growth of social media presents a unique reading challenge. People 
get used to more video watching and attention spans are reducing. This 
challenge is more from sharing knowledge with the audiences. Those who 
read regularly will have more advantages in this current age than ever 
before.
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