Depending on the author they may be able to put pressure in the publisher, I’d argue against “never the author”. The author may not know. Don’t go yell at the author of course.

Most people considering listening to audiobooks akin to reading

I’d ask “why don’t you”?

You’re still ingesting the content word for word.

Of course it’s good for the brain. All of education is predicated on reading.

Education doesn’t start and stop with some class structure that ends with some 1950’s k-12 + 4 year degree from accredited university.

It isn’t about homework and not sleeping in class

It’s a generalization that you’ll find is broadly true though.

People who travel more also tend to be more open minded.

Education in general broadens your perspective.

You’re the only one who used the word “superiority”.

Arguing that reading is “only a hobby” is the type of thing conservatives say who poo poo education in general.

People read and grow and learn their whole lives.

It’s extremely small minded to call it “just a hobby” like you’re building ships in a bottle or something.