Wessie du Toit

Wessie du Toit, a writer known for his insightful analysis on reading, joins Rusty Reno to delve into the decline of mass literacy. They explore the historical rise of reading and its societal benefits, alongside the challenges posed by digital media. Du Toit discusses the complexities of cultural exclusivity and the superficiality in modern narratives, contrasting them with the intellectual depth of the past. They underline reading's crucial role in nurturing democracy and the enchanting allure of physical books in a digital age.