With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good forward step while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

The rising popularity of e-

books

outshines paper

books

. Some believe that it is a step towards progress, whereas others totally disagree with

this

belief.

Although

electronic

books

are convenient in terms of transportability, they depend on the

devices

on which they are used. One of the pros of e-

books

is that they do not take too much space.

Also

, at present, more than hundreds of

books

can be easily uploaded on mobile

devices

such

as smartphones, tablets, etcetera.

This

makes them accessible at any moment which can significantly increase our usage of

time

in a more efficient and productive way.

Besides

that, there are many audiobooks, which only require listening. They are especially handy for busy people or the ones who spend most of their

time

on the roads.

For example

, some of the famous businessmen and innovators,

such

as Ilon Mask, recommend listening to audiobooks or podcasts.

On the other hand

, shifting from paper-based materials to electronic ones makes

books

dependable on

devices

. It means that without a sufficient amount of energy or proper conditions, readers will not be able to consume information as their

devices

cannot be booted.

For example

, one will not be able to read an e-book for a long

time

in a park if the temperature outside is relatively low. In

such

conditions, the amount of energy in batteries is spent quite rapidly, reducing the amount of

time

for reading. In conclusion, despite the convenience and accessibility, e-

books

are bonded to the batteries of

devices

. It is recommended that scientists found better sources of energy for mobile

devices

as the current ones are not reliable.