The Hidden Trap of Reading More Instead of Reading Better

For many of us, there’s a quiet cultural assumption that reading more books equals greater intelligence. The image is almost universal: someone with tall stacks of books, a Goodreads challenge medal, or a list of 100 titles completed in a year. But what if the act of reading more — without deeper engagement — doesn’t actually make us smarter? This is the realization many avid readers are reaching as they reflect on their habits and what truly fuels intellectual growth.

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