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I said the same thing as someone who just turned 30 and was one of the first generations born with the internet. Although I don’t mean to discourage your obsession with it, one of the most beautiful things in the world you can do is learn to think for yourself. Unplugging yourself from others opinions, thoughts, and picking up a book or two can help you start that journey.


Absolutely. I now spend most of my time creating content and trying to add to the conversation where I can.


You do counter yourself there by telling them to think for themselves and then pick up a book. Reading a book is the opposite of thinking for yourself


I think better inputs (books)mean better outputs (thoughts). Most people understood what I meant.


It might be easier to consume worse inputs on the internet, but I don't necessarily agree that books are superior to the internet in terms of input that can translate to better outputs. There are plenty of internet resources that are fantastic for learning. There are also plenty of garbage books that produce garbage inputs or are just mindless entertainment




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