BLUF
Unread books—whether called antilibrary or tsundoku—aren’t failures, but reminders of what we don’t yet know. They foster curiosity and lifelong learning, challenging intellectual complacency while strengthening cognitive, social, and personal growth.Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the concepts of antilibrary and tsundoku as positive frameworks for unread books.
- Analyse how unread books cultivate intellectual humility and counter cognitive biases.
- Assess the broader cognitive, social, and emotional benefits of owning and engaging with books.
