Reviving Reading Culture In A Tech-Driven Generation

Today, we explore a pressing question: are we losing our reading culture in a world shaped by screens, scrolling, and shrinking attention spans? With smartphones, social media, AI tools, and digital entertainment dominating how we consume information, concerns are growing about deep reading, critical thinking, and intellectual growth especially among young people.

Joining the conversation is Elder Faith Nwachukwu, Founder of Fanev Readers Club and MD of Fanev Press, as we examine whether young people truly read less or simply read differently in today’s digital reality.

Our discussion focuses on three key areas: rebranding reading, balancing access with depth, and building community around books. We consider how reading can be made more engaging and relatable, whether technology is a threat or a gateway, and how information overload affects true understanding. Ultimately, reviving reading culture means positioning it as relevant and enjoyable, encouraging deeper engagement beyond headlines, and creating communities that make reading social, visible, and exciting once again.