Singapore pays citizens to read books in fight against doomscrolling
- Singapore’s National Library Board launched ReadSG, encouraging people to read for at least 15 minutes daily.
- Participants log daily reading and earn 20 virtual coins per session, with 1,000 coins worth S$1 in rewards.
- The programme aims to rebuild focus, critical thinking and imagination amid growing short-form content and doomscrolling.
- Singapore is also exploring broader ways to curb excessive screen and social-media use, particularly among younger people.
Source: theguardian.com
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