How does a society that has stopped reading books change? - A conversation about science, education, and intellectuality
What will the future of a society that has abandoned reading books be like? Is professional knowledge alone sufficient for a person to live well? What role do the humanities, fiction, and philosophy play in the life of society?
How does a society that does not read books change? - A conversation about knowledge, upbringing, and intellectuality
What will the future of a society that has turned away from reading books look like? Is professional knowledge alone enough for a person to live well? What is the significance of the humanities, fiction, and philosophy in the life of society?
In the initial conversation, economist Jamshid Muslimov and doctor Odilxon Alimxonov exchanged views with publisher and philosopher Xurshid Yoʻldoshev about the culture of reading, the attitude towards knowledge, and child upbringing.
During the conversation, they discussed why the interest in reading books has decreased among children and adults, the role of parents in a child's education, the difference between professional knowledge and general knowledge, the role of exact sciences and humanities, ethical standards in society, and the question: "Is studying well enough to live a good life?"
They also reflected on the demand for fiction, how books should be read, the advantages of paper and electronic books, audiobooks, and the relationship between literature and cinema.
The goal of the podcast is to strengthen the intellectual environment in society through open conversations about knowledge, reading, and the culture of thinking.