Vladimir_Nesov comments on Off-Topic Discussion Thread: April 2009 - Less Wrong

11 Post author: MBlume 05 April 2009 03:23AM

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Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 05 April 2009 11:11:57AM 3 points [-]

Do you actually want to read faster in those situations? I find the mind-wondering process essential to deeper understanding of the material, creativity on the issues I'm pondering in the background viewed in a new light, and aesthetic appreciation of the writing.

Comment author: matt 05 April 2009 10:15:35PM 1 point [-]

Consider (for material that justifies it) speed reading, but reading the material twice (with a few days in between). Your total time spent is the same, but your recall will be greater, and your second exposure will often let you see things you didn't the first time round.