As a journalism student and blog writer, I usually read many different things — from online journals and blogs to articles and books.
And one new attitude, a sign of our times that I’ve noticed, is that people don’t have the patience to read anymore.
Recently, in a blog about movies that I used to follow, I saw a comment that made me think for a long time. It said: “The article is interesting, but too long and I didn’t read it all.”
If we consider that it’s a niche topic, and only people who are truly interested in that subject would even look for it, I just don’t — and can’t — understand why the hell it’s not possible to read until the end!
I’ve already written about FOMO once, and it really is a disease of our time. Everything written must be in simple language and short, because you have to move on to the next thing right now.
There’s no more appreciation for a good read — the kind that makes you travel into the words, reflect on them, or feel inspired by them.
Once I read an article about how reactive people have become online, and how fiercely they defend their point of view (as if it were the most important thing in the world), yet don’t even bother to read the other side.
Everyone wants to scream their opinion to the world, but so few people have the sensitivity to actually listen to another.
We often witness heated, passionate arguments with no foundation or even the minimum of research.
Me, personally, I have a hard time giving any opinion, because I always think I might not have enough foundation to do so.
Am I wrong? And is the whole world right?
…I don’t think so.