That is of course a natural developement. Back in your days, the most awesome computer game machine was Micro Genius. Not many people have computers, let alone going internet. Of course more people will read books. They don't have many other distraction and entertainment choice. Those olden days Islamic scientists were even more awesome. They were usually expert in many fields together like geopgraphy, mathematics, physics, astromony, chemistry, philosophy. At that time they didn't even have TV to distract them.
Secondly, not everyone is fortunate enough to be exposed to many classics like you did especially people from diffferent cultures. As far as I know, not everyone's father is an embassador (if your word are to be believed). I didn't even know the existance of Tolkien until the recent movie adaptation were made. That doesn't mean I didn't read books from young. Have you read Hikayat Malim Deman ? It's a Malay classic book.
So, no need to look down on youngsters today just because they choose to occupy their time with other things than reading classic books.
Maybe these youngster prefer reading more modern novels than 'Nancy Drew' and 'Hardy Boys'.
P.S. You really love finding every opportunity to tell people how intelligent and superior you are, don't you?
Haha. Yeap. No one can compare to our dear MysteriouX. Such wide knowledge, such love of culture and such depth of thinking.Originally Posted by MysteriouX