What is RSVP Reading? (And Why It Doesn't Make You Read Faster)
RSVP apps flash one word at a time at 700+ WPM. The feeling is incredible. The transfer to actual reading is, by every measure, zero.
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Notes on reading
The science, techniques, and tools for reading better in an age of infinite text.
Reading Comprehension vs. Speed: Why You Need Both
The speed-reading industry quietly trades comprehension for WPM. Reading at 800 WPM with 40% recall isn't faster reading — it's slower skimming.
Speed Reading: Real Science vs. Pop Culture Myths
The 1000-WPM claims are physically impossible. The pacer and subvocalization techniques are well-supported. Here's the honest dividing line.
How to Read Faster: 7 Techniques That Actually Work (And 3 That Don't)
You can probably double your reading speed in six weeks. You can't triple it in an afternoon, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling certainty, not skill.
What's the Average Reading Speed? (Research from 190 Studies)
238 words per minute. That's the average for adult non-fiction readers — and it's about 30% lower than the number you've probably seen on the internet.