A French cognitive neuroscientist whose research on the reading brain supports Wolf’s arguments about neuroplasticity and the malleable nature of the reading circuit.

A Jesuit scholar referenced by Wolf for his insights into how communication technologies shape human thought and cognition, providing a historical perspective on technological transitions.

A Canadian media theorist whose concept "the medium is the message" helps Wolf argue about the cognitive effects of digital media on deep reading practices.

A literacy professor whose empirical studies on the differences between print and digital reading substantiate Wolf’s concerns about comprehension and engagement.

A philosopher whose ideas on liberal education and the narrative imagination support Wolf's link between deep reading and civic responsibility in a democracy.

A theologian presented by Wolf as an example of the power of reflective reading during times of extreme pressure, illustrating reading's role in ethical clarity.

A cognitive neuroscientist whose research on multitasking and learning systems in the brain provides a neuroscientific basis for Wolf's concerns over digital media’s impact on deep reading.