Based on what I've seen in streams, there are so many books/magazines that they fill the inventory in no time and it would take a lot of time to stop and figure out what does what and who needs what. Better to be the idiot and just get rid of them by reading them.
But, need to play the game first to make that determination. Based on streams the amount is overwhelming. I totally understand the consequences for those who stay at base, building and mining. Interesting mechanic anyway that will require new gameplay styles.