Reading

Losing Touch with Reading: From Print & Screen to Audio & AI

Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez
video

In this compelling lecture, Naomi Baron, renowned scholar and author, examines the evolving nature of reading in the digital age. Exploring the shift from print and screen to audio and AI-driven platforms, Baron delves into how these changes are reshaping reading habits, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

Key topics include:

  • The role and impact of different mediums (print, screen, audio, and AI) on reading experiences.
  • How digital technologies influence reading and writing skills, particularly in education.
  • The implications of AI on literacy and the future of reading in an increasingly digital world.

Speaker:

  • Naomi Baron, Professor Emerita, American University, Washington, USA

Part of LECTURALAB 24, organized by the Germán Sánchez Ruipérez Foundation, this lecture provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of reading in the digital era and their implications for education and society.

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