The city that pays people to put down the phone and read a book
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By The Times
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Singapore launches an innovative incentive program designed to combat smartphone addiction and promote reading habits among its population. The initiative rewards citizens with monetary compensation for tracking and logging their reading progress, effectively transforming literary engagement into a financially beneficial activity. This unique approach addresses the growing phenomenon of doomscrolling while encouraging citizens to disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with traditional books.
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