Show HN: Bionic Reading – Formats text to make it faster to read

Re:Show HN: Bionic Reading – Formats text to make it faster ... by corobo on Thursday March 24, 2022 @05:35AM (#30787745)

I'd say it almost halves my reading speed. In regards to speed reading I've always been under the impression it means you take in entire lines/sentences in one go rather than reading faster, skipping the sub-vocalisation step. For instance the homepage of HN is a quick scan vertically down the page until a headline catches my eye as interesting, no real side to side eye movement needed unless the title is a bit long

Maybe this brain reading faster than eyes thing is best aimed at sub-vocalisers? I'd be interested in knowing if the people this helps read 'out loud' in their heads

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Re:Show HN: Bionic Reading – Formats text to make it faster ... by renato_casutt on Thursday March 24, 2022 @06:38AM (#30788105)

Yes, corobo that can be that it prevents you from reading. However, I would argue that you are a speed reader.

One test person in the study was also a speed reader. She had read two different texts. Once with and once without bionic reading. But her speed stayed at 800 wpm each time.

But believe me, there are a lot of people who have difficulty with reading. Surely also in your circle of friends. And for some of them Bionic Reading can help.

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