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I actually don't think reading for the sake of reading is all that important, especially if it is not something one naturally enjoys. A good movie, a quality TV show, a well written song or even interestingly captured photograph can be more stimulating than a random mediocre book. Do read if you like - a good book can be mind blowing; but more importanly try to find quality in all media you consume, take your time to think about what you consumed and open your senses to the world around you.
Reading isn't just about being stimulated or having fun. It's a skill and if people don't practice that skill then it atrophies (or it never develops fully in the first place as reflected in poor functional literacy rates).
This is a problem when disinformation is so widespread if people don't have the skill or attention span to understand an issue.
Based on the questions some people ask during movies, Imma say watching is a skill that requires practice as well.