Beyond the Clowning: Why Kai Cenat’s Reading Post Is a Cultural Moment for Literacy and Influence
This article critiques the social media backlash against streamer Kai Cenat for sharing his self-improvement through reading “Atomic Habits,” arguing that such mockery is counterproductive amidst a national literacy crisis. It highlights a troubling irony: while reading rates, particularly among Black men, are plummeting, public figures are ridiculed for engaging with accessible, popular non-fiction. The core insight is that deriding “basic” self-help choices creates a cultural barrier to improvement, discouraging the very habit we shouldContinue Reading






