Hannah Law

Stop blaming Gen Z for the death of used bookstores. I happen to be running one of the few used bookstores left in my city. It's true that this was a risk for me to take on and that it's not an easy business to be in, but the reasons aren't what a lot of people think. "With our phones and kindle, nobody reads books anymore." Yes, we have our phones and yes, kindle exists, but there is honestly nothing like having a real, physical book in your hands. A lot of people would agree with this.

I have a busy life. I run a used bookshop, I make music and I am starting my journey on writing fiction. I have a big passion and love for books as well as music, film and food. I strive to live a creative life, and it's hard to do as a career, especially these days with the rise of AI and cost of living.

But again, oncology is not the exception. When patients do not see their doctors, when they do not engage in healthcare, the impact is extensive. Treatment is not adjusted to optimize benefit and subtle issues are missed and left to fester, becoming more serious. And so, we are faced with myriad patient populations that are, at best, not getting healthier, and at worst, getting sicker. This is not just a qualitative debate.