KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has urged civil servants to cultivate a reading habit to guard against the risks of a post-literate society, as reading increasingly gives way to scrolling through digital screens.
In a Facebook post today, he said that while technology and AI should be embraced, they must not erode people's ability to concentrate, exercise judgement and think deeply.
Shamsul Azri also encouraged civil servants to read and reflect on James Marriott's book, The New Dark Ages, which highlights the risks of a post-literate society.
"In the age of AI, reading, analytical thinking and challenging our minds are becoming increasingly important.
"Reading is a mental exercise that strengthens concentration, encourages us to consider different perspectives and challenges our own understanding. The more sophisticated the technology we use, the sharper our thinking needs to be,” he added.
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