Reading is fun. Reading is a cheap hobby. If one feels stressed then one can rely on a good book to read. Fed up with the humdrum of riding a bus, then read a fantasy novel and imagine you are riding a dragon. Reality is about perception but how we change reality depends on the imagination.
The written word is an art form capable of inspiring happiness as well as making oneself sad. Be warned words have the power to inspire revolutions and radical political movements. However, books do have a lighter side. Through the power of books, one can read the musings of a person who lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Everyone has their own opinion and books preserve that opinion for future generations to read. One could argue that the opinions of Charles Dickens are still relevant when talking about social issues in the UK.
The future brings new problems, new technology but human nature has changed little over time. Greed has always existed and conflict is nothing new. In a world full of negativity one needs joy. In my opinion, books bring joy to millions of people. Reading allows oneself to think deeply about the world in the mind and the real world. Books can offer an escape, but they also help change one's perspective on life itself.
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