There has been a downward trend in high level reading efficiency for many years in the United States, according to PIAAC (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies) data for 2023. At one time, the United States was the most literate country in the world. Today, more than half (54%) of the adult population reads at a 6th grade level or less. This number includes 28% of adults who have major reading limitations. This is worrisome. Those who do not read well are less likely to understand complex social problems or even be able to fact check the information they receive through such sources as TV, radio and social media.

An uniformed person is easier to mislead and deceive – leading to greater income inequality, higher mortality rates, lower environmental sustainability, a more unjust society and overall lower social trust/happiness compared to other developed nations. Less face it, the rich make sure their children can read, but seem hell bent on making sure non one else can.

Taking my concerns into the world of art I created this library art-type poster…

Here a sexy pregnant woman is reading a children’s book to her belly. The caption reads: “It’s never too early, to start reading to your child.” The art is AI generated using openai, and was created by Carl Scott Harker, inspired by the artwork of Arthur Rackham.

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