The Performative Reader

Charli chats about the rise of performative reading and the growing appeal of offline life in an age of constant connectivity. With phone addiction on the rise and literacy rates falling, reading has become more than a pastime—it's now a status symbol, particularly among elites pursuing wellness and digital detox. The video examines how intellectualism is being commodified, the irony of embracing books while genuine literacy declines, and the blurred line between authentic engagement and pseudointellectual aesthetics. Is this trend a step toward deeper thinking or simply another way to curate an image?

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