Some people believe that reading books is more worthwhile than exploring the internet. Others believe that the internet has made books redundant. Discuss both views.

In recent times, the spread of knowledge has gone far beyond the four walls of a library. While some feel that reading

books

are more rewarding than surfing the

internet

, others are of the opinion that the

internet

has made them irrelevant. In

this

essay, I will examine both views, though I personally feel that

books

are still valuable. There are many like me who believe that no screen compares to the physical touch of turning a page. The connection felt when immersed in the richness of a story is

second

to none. Research conducted by Harvard University states that those who read, rather than explore the

internet

, are more likely to retain about 45% more information as both the brain and body are in sync while reading. For

such

reason, reading in

this

age and time still holds much value. Despite

this

, others argue for two reasons; that the

internet

saves time and resources. Since the information gotten from there is at our fingertips , on our mobiles, it saves the time used to go to a library. Assuming that the book is ordered online, a reduction in scheduled shipping hours since we are able to search for the necessary info in real-time. Opponents

also

argue that

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resources are channelled into something else as

books

can be costly. The price it takes to buy and ship it,

for instance

, is usually pricey. In conclusion, considering the ease technology has brought to our lives, it is understandable why some consider

books

redundant.

Nonetheless

, in my view, no amount of

internet

can replace the importance possessed by

books

.