The Changing Public Mind and the Writer’s Challenge
There was a time when writers who questioned the establishment and exposed the failures of governments were held in high regard. Their courage was admired, and their words were seen as a vital contribution to democracy. Society valued critical inquiry, and those who spoke truth to power commanded both respect and attention.
Today, however, the landscape appears markedly different. Public attitudes have shifted. Many readers seem less concerned about the perspective or depth behind what is written. Reading habits have changed significantly, often shaped by speed, brevity, and digital distraction. As a result, the space for sustained, critical, and independent thinking seems to have narrowed.
At the same time, intellectual circles themselves stand divided, further complicating the role of the writer in public life. In such an environment, maintaining clarity, integrity, and principled analysis has become more challenging than ever.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Mohapatra
Cuttack
The Changing Public Mind and the Writer’s Challenge -Dr. Santosh Kumar MohapatraCuttack
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