Re:Ask HN: Do you guys use speed reading techniques?
by ojbyrne on Monday January 05, 2009 @08:39AM
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As I said, I enjoy reading. I spent 4 years of my life getting an English degree, and it shows ;-). I can easily enjoy a book that I learn nothing from, if the writer shows a mastery of the English language. I think speed reading techniques treat the writer's style/voice as irrelevant, and that's my specific objection.
Re:Ask HN: Do you guys use speed reading techniques?
by nomoresecrets on Monday January 05, 2009 @05:50PM
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Agreed. As I mentioned above, I can read pretty quickly, but if you find yourself speed-reading, say, PG Wodehouse, then it's just possible you may be missing out :)
Sometimes reading is the best way to learn.
Sometimes re-reading is even better. Do this slowly.
Sometimes reading lots of different sources about the same topic is the best. Do this quickly.
Other times, I learn by listening. Or watching. Or trying. And more often than not, by failing.
Like anything else: Speed reading is a tool. Use it appropriately.