Una Mullally, an Irish Times columnist, discusses the intriguing dynamics of the Irish presidential election, focusing on Catherine Connolly's left-wing platform and its implications for broader leftist momentum in Ireland. James Marriott, a Times columnist, argues that declining reading habits, exacerbated by smartphone usage, threaten literacy and democratic discourse. The conversation delves into how a post-literate society could impact rationality and public engagement, contrasting today's media landscape with the past.
