In this week's episode, we explore why reading intentionally and consuming information thoughtfully is critical for a well-functioning society and fulfilling life in the information age.

We're constantly gathering information and data from the world around us. In an era of fake news, misinformation, bias, apathy and ignorance, nothing is perhaps more important than being able to systematically collect, understand, interpret and determine how best to act on information. Reading, although increasingly unpopular, is a vital means to being able to do this in a way that equips people to be better professionals, better citizens and better humans.