In this engaging discussion, Elaine Castillo, author of "How to Read Now", and Abdullah Shihipar, a research associate at Brown University, explore the troubling decline of reading in America. They examine how digital distractions and the allure of instant gratification impact our ability to focus on longer texts. Discussing data on literacy and the cognitive benefits of reading, they share personal strategies for reigniting the joy of reading and emphasize the societal responsibility to foster a culture of literature in a tech-driven world.