Related: [[../../../Literature MOC|Literature MOC]]
Reading contemporary fiction when you’re young can help you broaden your worldview by dropping you into the shoes of a completely different person and background. It presents the world through a lense of “difference.”
It can increase [[./attributional complexity|attributional complexity]], and decreases the belief that the social acceptance of inequalities are legitimate.
Narrative fiction isn’t bad, but if it’s always going by standardized plots, it can contribute to a less complex worldview.
Reading widely and often is important for a balance of worldview, personal development, and enjoyment