Americans are spending less time reading books for pleasure, while screens, podcasts, videos, and short-form posts increasingly shape how we receive information. Inspired by the August Atlantic cover story “The Age of Reading Is Over,” this discussion will explore why reading habits are changing and what may be lost when sustained, thoughtful reading gives way to faster and more fragmented forms of communication. How might this shift affect learning, imagination, public discourse, and understanding of the world? Join us for a lively conversation about the changing place of reading in our culture.