The New Age of Reading

James Daunt, chief executive of Barnes & Noble, suggests a new future for reading as bookselling reaches unexpected heights despite perpetual alarms regarding declining interest. Meanwhile, Craig Tindale argues that offshoring has left the U.S. dependent on rivals for critical tech. Drawing on Hamilton Eisenhower, Tindale frames AI as a defense mandate. These perspectives highlight contrasting trends in cultural consumption and national security strategies within the context of modern technological and economic shifts.