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Reigniting a Love for Reading with AI and Avatars with Lawton Smith, CEO of Literal

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Reviving Reading Engagement

This chapter explores the development of Literal, a platform aimed at enhancing reading engagement in secondary education amidst declining global reading scores. It discusses the impacts of technology on reading habits, the shift towards shorter texts due to standardized testing, and the broader implications for mental health and literacy culture.

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