[ELI5] Why is reading better than watching a movie/playing a videogame etc…?

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I get that there are benefits to reading and all but what I find weird is the idea that no matter what you are reading, as long as you are reading, is a better use of your time than documentary on the same subject or playing a game?
Why? What does reading have that makes it much better? And is it really better no matter the content?

As someone who used to read a lot, many books I’ve read have been erased from my brain the same way I have with movies, and I don’t really see a difference

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Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s teoritical idea. It also depends on the situation.

A book is not better when you have to consume a lot of ideas very quickly. Then a video or image is better.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

But if you need some very specific information that you need to look up accurately then a book or text is better

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