The Speed Reading Scam

[@jdmregal]

"I learned speed reading and read War and Peace in a day. It's about Russia." Woody Allen...not sure if that's the exact wording, but to that effect.

[@odysseas__]

So true, had that quote in mind too

[@gregpinks1459]

Just found your channel. You make the most genuine self-improvement content I've ever seen. How you don't have more views is criminal.

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, so grateful to hear that

[@1jennifer]

Binging through your videos. Some of the most substantial, insightful content on KZbin!

[@odysseas__]

Grateful to hear it, thanks

[@QuietHeart89]

You get it right. I was slow reading, so slow that my mind goes astray very often. Learning to speed up improved my focus in a terrific way. Speed reading is a tool you must use sometimes not everytime

Very true. I studied philosophy and remember that the general approach was completely the opposite: read slowly, digest thoroughly. One of the best professors of ancient philosophy had us spend an entire semester reading just 20 pages of Aristotle's Metaphysics. To this day, I still remember some key ideas about knowledge and the sciences from that work. And that's another significant topic: choosing your readings wisely, opting for a few good ones rather than many poor ones (advice from Seneca). In my opinion, the classics help in making that choice. Greetings

[@odysseas__]

Love these ideas -I totally support the slow reading. We're often pressured the other way, but after opting for the thorough route, I no longer care about getting my book count up.

[@thwartificer]

How do you distinguish good ones from poor ones?

@@thwartificer That's a very good question. Just to give a brief hint (though it's not the only criterion): which books have survived centuries of criticism and changes in eras? Classics are not considered such without reason; they have demonstrated a quality that, for various reasons, transcends time. Sometimes they are more difficult to read, but in my experience, they offer a lot for life."

[@roberto.alverio12]

Thanks for the knowledge man, that's quite a good point

[@islombekabdullaev4692]

I see speed reading as fast eating which results in indigestion or another gastro-intestinal disorder over time. Also, rushing through books prevents a joy of absorbing information and assimilating anything totally. Each boolk is a new world which requires enough time to discover)

[@Deathstinger-world99]

When to speedRead and when to not? SpeedRead -> Self-Help Books that addresses a single problem with point-to-point solution (know this by first skimming through the book then contents then chapter and summary if provided) , also you can speed read articles which provide solutions for specific problems. for self-help books the goal must be to get the main idea and the practical advice to solve the problem. SlowRead -> Techinal Guides , Literature , Science or Philosophy Texts and novels , for these kind of books the goal must be to immerse and absorb the complex ideas that they present , Just know that these type of books do take time so just give them the time they need.

[@ConnieBrown-x9b]

Beautifully elucidated.❤

[@odysseas__]

Thanks!

[@tarstarkusz]

I've never tried to learn speed-reading, but I have always been highly skeptical of its efficacy. When I read fastest is when I am fully concentrating on the task, mostly because I'm not getting sidetracked or having to reread a paragraph because I didn't comprehend it because I wasn't paying attention. Sadly, most books (even fiction) have a lot of filler material. It is getting through this filler material that I would want to read it faster. I really noticed this (in fiction) reading Terry Brooks. Most of his books could be 50-60% of their current length without really giving up anything. Endless pages droning on about the scenery.

[@Kite562reviews]

I'm okay with taking my sweet time with reading and enjoying a book. I read for the enjoyment of reading. 🙂❤📚

[@odysseas__]

Exactly. There's nothing better

[@FrankOyharcabal]

Well done. You raise many interesting ideas. Of course books can't all be read with the same speed.

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@alonememe]

Agree. Speed reading is low quality reading.

[@yanmezinskiy8817]

Reading is a crucial step in completing the task quickly. Books require wisdom to nourish the soul.

[@j4n3m84]

learned it the hard way, read The Creative Act in a week, my first book in a long time, and my fastest read ever, followed by trying to read Faust at the same pace lol

[@odysseas__]

Haha yep, perfect example

[@biancalucia8388]

Speed reading is not for economics! Taking my time to read has improved my comprehension. I remember almost everything

[@virtue.learning]

It is always the same principle: Get something for nothing. And then people are surprise that it does not work.

[@pieceaisa5046]

always felt embarrassed about how slow i read books. i always try to immerse myself into the book im reading, but that takes me about 3 times as much time as others who read quickly

[@CouchProgrammer]

Speed ​​reading is not about how to read quickly, it is about how to read thoughtfully. Speed ​​reading is a process consisting of several stages: 1. scanning to understand and locate the main ideas -> main ideas + bigger picture 2. reading with a marker -> facts + questions 3. reading with notes -> answers and connections Each stage is designed as an information noise filter and memorization methods based on sequential repetition. This is a scientifically proven method for better memory retention. I recommend that you read a self-instruction book from some speed reading school with many years of experience and I assure you that you will change your mind. Speed ​​reading is the marketing name for productive reading. This is where a good speed reading book should start.

[@CouchProgrammer]

We read quickly the first time so we can see the forest for the trees; when we read with notes for the first time, we do extra work because the answer to our question may be in the next sentence, on the next page, or even after reading the entire book as a whole. Therefore, when we make a note/mark on the next reading, we will already know the answer.

[@odysseas__]

This approach has more merit, but the speedreading I mean in the video is about pure words per minute speed.

[@incertosage]

1:02 I love that analogy 😅 it would make zero sense to speed read the Bible for instance

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and definitely. It makes no sense given the purpose

[@SweatyHandsCrazy]

After watching this video I was recommended with a speed reading video titled “How to read faster”😭

[@uiebwuiowebuiopwebfoipbewfoip]

I absolutely hate reading, but I feel like there's so much knowledge and good things in books I feel like I have to read to become the person I want to be, its sad that speedreading doesn't actually work :/

[@odysseas__]

Are there no books you find genuinely interesting?

[@knw-seeker6836]

Great take on reading speed How would you approach reading for Example when you’re preparing for a psychology exam? Lots of new terms and you have to understand and memorise certain details

[@odysseas__]

Thanks. If it were me, I'd create a glossary with definitions written in my own words. I like mind maps for connecting ideas too. Helps in recalling them as you walk through the train of logic.

[@knw-seeker6836]

@@odysseas__ thanks for your advice

[@krassawatmakul6753]

Nice to see you Mr Pdysseas I have watched some technique of speed reading clips from YT. But thanks to algorithm selection it send your video and changes my reading attitude. Your words - explanation gives me a right path. Now I can consume flexibly all my books (novels, philosophies, finances, hardbooks etc) Thank you. Maestro SUBSCRIBES 🎉 🤟🏻

[@odysseas__]

Glad to hear it, and thanks!

[@SA-ky5lj]

One of your videos popped up on my homepage and I’m so glad i clicked on it or else I would’ve not known your channel. Your content is very unique and the topics you choose are very interesting, you have all my support 🩷🩷 good luck man

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, real grateful for your words

[@josephl.nsikazwe5096]

The mug cup was intentional work😂✋🏽

[@odysseas__]

Haha you're the first to point it out

[@canopus78]

Verdad, leer lento es todo..!!

[@gabrielalfaia8154]

Speed reading a classic book is like watching a good movie at 3.5 speed. Like, yeah, you will be the guys that watched 1000 movies in a year, but did you really tho? If you have sex and you are done in 10 seconds will you brag about that?

[@odysseas__]

Haha right on, I like that analogy

[@rohanbidi]

Excellent video! (nothing new in that 😅) I think speed-reading is counterproductive, particularly in today's age, given how attention deficit we have become due to technology and lifestyle in general. Reading, as it is meant to be done, is supposed to help the mind get grounded, slow down the pace of thought, anchor the attention to one idea. If "normal" reading is nutritious for the mind, then speed-reading is a kind of junk food.

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and well said. I don't see why you'd waste that opportunity to slow down and be thorough

[@class741]

what book stand do you use?

[@odysseas__]

'Lawei Bamboo Book Stand'

[@virtue.learning]

Speedreading sounds good to people who do not read. It is no wonder to me that Tim Ferris started his career doing a speed reading as the hack that he is.

[@ILoveMaths07]

I watched this video at x2, brother! 😅😂

[@lazmotron]

Thanks

[@LieingCostsYourSoulTellElders]

Lieing costs our soul tell elders to share food with the poor and never lie reverse all lies ever told very important for soul survival tell elder's

[@3peopleinaroom50]

What about studying literature in academy/college? I heard they make you really cram the books and to relearn to read so you can keep up with the course. Any suggestions if i want to study literature but dont want to give up careful, thoughtful reading?

[@odysseas__]

I've heard that too. In a way, it's like school: the goal of reading is no longer to develop wisdom, but to learn as much as you need to pass a test or write an essay. Sure, they overlap sometimes, but there's still that dissonance. There's also the burnout. Reading in your own time gets tough if that's what you do all day anyway. I never studied literature so I have no first hand experience, but I'd probably ration my attention between books depending on how much I care for them. Maybe skim the books I'm less interested in, well enough to keep up in the course, and then use the time I saved for deep reading the more interesting books. I'd check out Robin Waldun's channel here on youtube. I think he studied literature and can easily give you a better answer.