Our smartphones can be turned into books, though not physical books that we can hold, but with our phones, we can be able to access books. When it comes to our studies, it boils down to the individual; you choose what you want the most. Getting things easily from Google, I think, isn't a bad thing; it comes down to the individual again to take those items on Google seriously or not.
I believe it's the individual perspective that matters.
I completely agree that it all comes down to individual perspective! Smartphones have made knowledge more accessible than ever, but it’s up to us to use that wisely. Whether digital or physical, the value of learning depends on how we engage with it.