Related: 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, 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