Young people today are just not motivated enough to read thanks to all the technological advancements giving them ample alternatives to the seemingly less glamorous pastime of reading books.
However the truth is nothing can compare to the power of reading it yourself.
IMO, the fact that they don't read and research on their own enough, and instead depend on various other sources to gain any knowledge,is why they tend to be more easily lead and prone to ignorance,brainwashing and blind-following.