Why are we hailing books as the pinnacle of learning? Perhaps it's time to acknowledge that clinging to text alone is a bit, well, pretentious.

Reading long books is often seen as an intellectual badge of honour. We frequently see parents showing images of children surrounded by towering stacks of books, showcasing their voracious reading habits. However, this narrative masks a deeper truth: our obsession with reading physical books may blind us to more effective ways of learning.