Reading books might not make you smart, but I’m convinced that not reading makes you dumber.
I am no longer shocked when I hear someone say they haven’t read a book since high school (or ever). Usually that same person has already demonstrated a lack of wisdom, an ignorance of history, a limited vocabulary and an astonishingly shallow understanding of the world, culture, society and science.
Since I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts during the past 5 years, I’ve been exposed to many speakers who profess a disdain for reading and brag about not having read a book as an adult.
It’s obvious based on the content of your discussions. There’s no need to brag about it.
We already know.