The Effect of The Reading Medium on The Way Readers Think

Abstract

As more and more people have begun to read articles on new media platforms using cell phones, tablets, and e-readers, e-reading has become a major feature of communication in contemporary society. In this context, it is important to understand how different modes of reading influence readers' thinking and opinions. This paper summarizes the advantages of reading in different media, explores the impact of the reading media on readers' thinking, and concludes that e-reading favors the development of divergent thinking over convergent thinking. People who are accustomed to e-reading are more likely to develop affirmative thinking rather than negative thinking. Finally, digital reading increases confirmation thinking and decreases independent thinking. This study suggests that readers should develop an integrated approach to reading and that readers of different ages should develop their reading structures. At the same time, the algorithms of big data need to be adjusted according to the usage to help people better reading.