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Pues claro, María Pombo, que leer no nos hace mejores, pero, no leer, ¿te hace …
El vídeo de la ‘influencer’ es un acto de rebelión contra la superioridad moral y una declaración de guerra
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María Pombo's Stance on Reading Ignites Heated Social Media Debate
Madrid, Spain - Influencer María Pombo has ignited a fervent debate across social media platforms after publicly stating that people should "get over" the idea that everyone must enjoy reading, and that not liking to read does not make one a lesser person. Her comments, made in a recent video, have drawn both strong support and criticism, highlighting a broader discussion on cultural elitism and personal preferences. Pombo, known for her candid online presence, shared her perspective, explaining, "I think we have to start to get over the fact that there are people who don't like to read. And you are not better because you like to read." She elaborated by contrasting her two sisters: one, also an influencer, "devours books," while the other, a pilot, "has never read a book in her life, I think." Pombo clarified her own reading habits, stating, "I read things, yes, I read things because I'm interested in that specific topic, but I don't pick up a book and read a story in my bed, and nothing happens, and really, you have to get over it. Not everyone likes to read." The remarks quickly circulated, prompting a wave of reactions from her followers and the wider public. One commenter, @user123, asserted, "Yes, we are BETTER because we like to read. There are things that can only be learned and explained in a book. If you read, you would know." Another user, @booklover, offered a nuanced view: "Reading doesn't make you better, but it does make you more cultured." Meanwhile, many echoed Pombo's sentiment, with @agreeable_one stating, "Of course, no one is better for reading or not. Do these things really need to be explained, or is it just stirring up trouble for the sake of it?" Another user, @fair_point, added, "She's right, honestly. Most books published are dispensable, and on top of that, with null or scarce literary quality." The debate underscores a persistent societal tension between traditional intellectual pursuits and contemporary forms of engagement and knowledge acquisition.
