Buchmesse: Buchbranche warnt vor Folgen der Leseschwäche unter Jungen
Unter Jugendlichen ist der Buchmarkt 2025 um über 30 Prozent geschrumpft. Der Buchhandel warnt vor Folgen für die Meinungsbildung – und einer Kompensation durch KI.
Frankfurt - In light of declining reading skills among younger generations, the president of the German Booksellers' Association, Sebastian Guggolz, has issued a warning about the severe consequences and called for immediate action. He emphasized that a widespread reading deficiency could lead to a deficiency in forming opinions, stating, "How can one form a well-informed opinion if one cannot comprehend and compare different positions through reading?"
Guggolz referred to statistics for the 2025 book market, noting a 30.6 percent drop in book purchases among the 10-15 age group. Moreover, according to the latest Pisa study, one-third of 15-year-olds lack the fundamental reading competence. He stressed that the problem of reading proficiency cannot be compensated for by the AI revolution that provides instant answers.
On the contrary, he argued that the lack of reading proficiency could even exacerbate the issue. "If one cannot read meaningfully, they cannot verify an AI answer."
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