R U Really Reading summary

I found the article very interesting.  I have always been a fan of books, magazines, letters, etc.  Technology was more of a social outlet for me rather than another place to find information or read for enjoyment.  As a matter of fact, my partner tends to get the roll of my eyes and frustrated sigh when he picks up his Kindle. He continuously is shifting from one topic to another, and in my mind I always complained it was a waste of time.  His rebuttal is that he is in fact reading. I do believe after reading Rich's article, my mind has changed. Although new media types have their negative side, they also have their positives.  What sticks out most in my memory is when he writes about children who haven't been exposed to much literature and are at risk.  The internet is a great motivator for these children, and has helped to improve their literacy abilities. I also thought more in favor of it as well when he gave examples of the teens.  Everyone really does have their own style of learning, and I guess if it is helping and getting them to read in one way or another, its beneficial.  I think what it all comes down to is what Maryanne Wolf stated in an article titled The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens:
"There is physicality in reading, maybe even more than we want to think about as we lurch into digital reading-as we move forward perhaps with too little reflection.  I would like to preserve the absolute of the older forms, but know when to use the new."