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#444 – Vejas Liulevicius: Communism, Marxism, Nazism, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler

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The Importance of Reading for Young Minds

This chapter highlights the essential role of reading in the development of young people, drawing on historical contexts from the 20th century. It raises alarms about educational trends that devalue reading, emphasizing that engaging with texts cultivates empathy and critical thinking, which are vital in countering manipulation by technology.

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