The document discusses how reading is essential for developing knowledge and advancing civilization. It states that knowledge comes from scientists writing down information and that reading is required to gain this knowledge. A nation's civilization depends on its people's level of intelligence, which comes from reading. The document expresses concern that Indonesia has very low literacy and reading interest rates, which will cause its civilization to lag behind others if not addressed.
The document discusses how reading is essential for developing knowledge and advancing civilization. It states that knowledge comes from scientists writing down information and that reading is required to gain this knowledge. A nation's civilization depends on its people's level of intelligence, which comes from reading. The document expresses concern that Indonesia has very low literacy and reading interest rates, which will cause its civilization to lag behind others if not addressed.
The document discusses how reading is essential for developing knowledge and advancing civilization. It states that knowledge comes from scientists writing down information and that reading is required to gain this knowledge. A nation's civilization depends on its people's level of intelligence, which comes from reading. The document expresses concern that Indonesia has very low literacy and reading interest rates, which will cause its civilization to lag behind others if not addressed.
one of them influenced by science.Intelligence and knowledge will grow civilization. Knowledge is produced by scientists and passed down in writing. Because knowledge is presented in writing, one can acquire knowledge by reading. In other words, to get knowledge one must be willing to read. By reading someone will be smarter and broaden their knowledge. Thus, the more intelligent the higher human civilization. So reading is the entrance to gain knowledge and then knowledge forms civilization. The low reading interest of the public will determine the quality of the nation's civilization. Due to low interest in reading people cannot know the development of science and information in the world. Science is written by scientists through various texts. Therefore, to be able to acquire knowledge, students must read. Without reading incomprehensible, a generation of stupid and lacking character is born. As a result, the civilization of a nation is lagging behind. Therefore, in order to catch up with the progress made by neighboring countries, it is necessary to develop an interest in reading from an early age. According to UNESCO, Indonesia ranks second from the bottom in terms of world literacy. Indonesian people's interest in reading is only 0.001%. This means that out of 1,000 Indonesians, only 1 person is an avid reader.Different research entitled World's Most Literate Nations Ranked conducted by Central Connecticut State University