Monday, 15 February 2016

Pros And Cons Of Hyper Speed Reading

Posted by Unknown at 14:08
By John Clark


There aren't many people in the world who would decline if offered the opportunity to increase the speed with which they read long chunks of text. With the skill of hyper speed reading, it's easier to obtain and process all the information available in books and on the web. Some people are born with it, but now it can also be learned.

Whatever the reason, looking at long articles will fill one with a sense of dread at the task to be accomplished. Given that, it always seems like a good idea to let the eyes wander quickly over what looks like important information (bolded, italicized, or underlined text, maybe) and to focus on that. But while this is a definite time-saver, it doesn't necessarily guarantee 100% comprehension of the main point.

Unlike applications that simply allow readers to access the text on their gadgets, speed reading apps change the user interface entirely. Instead of being able to see the whole text, the words are flashed continuously, one at a time. This minimizes the movement (and distraction) of the eyes from skimming or scanning the page, which actually affects the comprehension process.

With this method, our eyes are less distracted and less tempted to wander down the page, skipping information that may be important in the long run. Having only one word allows the eyes to focus and process quickly. As focus is put on the optimal point in the word where the reader's eyes don't move but can still see the entire word, movement and time is reduced, thus making the process quicker.

This is just one of the benefits of increasing reading speed, particularly for individuals who lead a double-life of pursuing studies and working simultaneously. Dealing with one or the other is stressful enough, but having to do both is close to impossible. With faster reading and comprehension skills, it's much easier to get through the daily grind of school and work.

Another benefit of speed reading training is the strengthening of the eye muscles. It's not uncommon for people who are studying vigorously or working at a computer every day to experience eye strain. With constant training, the eye muscles will develop and the frequency of the pain will subsequently decrease. This is useful because it would be nearly pointless for someone to read quickly but only for a short period of time.

Some might argue that speed reading is not as beneficial as it sounds. Again, it will take a lot of time and effort to get to the point where reading quickly is almost natural. Not everyone has that luxury of time that's needed.

Having only one word flash before the eyes may speed up reading pace, but comprehension may be affected as a result. Everyone is different; some may need to rely on surrounding context clues to fully understand the text. And what happens if the reader blinks and misses a word? More time is wasted trying to figure it out, and that could have a domino effect.

It all boils down to the experience that readers are looking for when reading an article. Some prefer to bask in the experience of what the imagination can provide when reading at a leisurely pace. However, others may need the speed to help them breeze through reading assignments.




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