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Psychedelics, Alone, Will Not Save Us From Dystopia

Russell Hausfeld / Truthdig Dec 2, 2022 Dispelling the myth that psychedelics will usher in a progressive utopia without accompanying political activity aimed at systemic socioeconomic change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Reading Against Fascism

Henry Giroux / Truthout Jul 19, 2018 In an age when memory is under attack, a critical review of history becomes a source of hope and a tool of resistance. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Dyslexie Font Aims to Make Reading Easier for Dyslexics

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Nov 11, 2014 Dutch designer Christian Boer is dyslexic and grew tired enough of struggling to read that he invented a new font to address the issue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New App Promises to Help You Read a Novel in 90 Minutes or Less, but Is That Really Feasible?

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 11, 2014 The short answer is speed reading is more or less possible, with and without this app. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Consuming Book Publishing

Angel Boligan, Cagle Cartoons, El Universal, Mexico City Feb 8, 2014 Dig deeper

The End of the Book

Tom Janssen, Cagle Cartoons, The Netherlands Feb 3, 2014 Dig deeper

Why Hitler and ’50 Shades of Grey’ Are Amazon Best-Sellers

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2014 Due to the inconspicuous nature of e-books, "Mein Kampf" seems to be in everyone's hands these days; scientists have created an algorithm that can predict whether a book will be a best-seller; working in the arts can lead to high levels of happiness. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Digital Attack on Fellow-Feeling

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 20, 2013 A philosopher's keynote speech on the subject of reading delivered at the annual meeting of the Writers' Union of Canada in May and republished in the August issue of Harper's Magazine contains startling figures that connect a rise in society-wide online activity with a drop in empathy and a rise in "narcissistic-personality disorder" in younger generations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Kap, Cagle Cartoons, Spain May 27, 2013 Dig deeper

Better Read Than Dead

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 5, 2013 Dig deeper

Administration’s Waivers Nullifying ‘No Child Left Behind’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 6, 2012 The Obama administration has relieved nearly 26 states of the program’s controversial requirement to make all students competent in reading and math by 2014. Ten more states are in line to receive the waivers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Reading in the New Millennium: Forward to the Past?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 3, 2012 I know many Americans do not read any books once they’re out of school or college. But some do, and what they read has been shaped not only by changing tastes but by availability. The availability consideration is being revolutionized.I’m a bibliophile of the first water. I have spent what seems half my life in bookstores all over the world. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )