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Read any good books lately? - Munificent - 05-04-2022
I started a novel but motivation to read it is low. Maybe I need a better book, but it feels like I'm just consuming a different type of media with the same level of uselessness that I would be consuming anyway, just without the added dopamine release of a bright light in my eyes. But I guess that's partly the idea, lowering the intensity from the constant context-shifting of electronics.
I heard lateral eye movement can help increase communication between the brain hemispheres (which supposedly improves memory accuracy). Plus books can rev up your verbal IQ to reach its potential after a long hiatus.
I find after listening to anyone for an extended period of time my thought patterns begin to mimic them (which reminds me of when I would have dreams of following along sheet-music and playing it in my head after practicing an instrument). Reading a book written by someone with a good grasp of language would definitely make your inner monologue more interesting - which makes me curious of how the average normie, consuming heaps of disjointed and transient media, thinks.
RE: Read any good books lately? - kathisterima - 05-04-2022
I think the last year I've started reading like 20 books and not finished a single one. It's just that I get overwhelmed with responsibilities and by the time I feel like I can invest time on reading I have forgotten the part I read with is a huge demotivator. Definitely reading some novels is on my to-do list this year. I feel incomplete as a person when I'm unable to provide references from classic literature and philosophy when I'm in a conversation.
RE: Read any good books lately? - Munificent - 05-04-2022
(05-04-2022, 01:27 AM)kathisterima Wrote: I think the last year I've started reading like 20 books and not finished a single one. It's just that I get overwhelmed with responsibilities and by the time I feel like I can invest time on reading I have forgotten the part I read with is a huge demotivator. Definitely reading some novels is on my to-do list this year. I feel incomplete as a person when I'm unable to provide references from classic literature and philosophy when I'm in a conversation.
How fast do you read? I find it more enjoyable to take it slow. Helps to cement it in your mind too when you can think about it and connect it to other things. I think I remember reading about a hermit, Christopher Knight, who lived by himself in the woods for 27 years, being able to essentially memorise books with ease.
I think that speed-reading thing where you follow your finger and flip the page every 3 seconds is complete BS.
RE: Read any good books lately? - kathisterima - 05-04-2022
(05-04-2022, 01:56 AM)Munificent Wrote:This is obviously quite subjective, but I prefer finishing the book first to get the full image and drawing my own conclusions from then on.(05-04-2022, 01:27 AM)kathisterima Wrote: I think the last year I've started reading like 20 books and not finished a single one. It's just that I get overwhelmed with responsibilities and by the time I feel like I can invest time on reading I have forgotten the part I read with is a huge demotivator. Definitely reading some novels is on my to-do list this year. I feel incomplete as a person when I'm unable to provide references from classic literature and philosophy when I'm in a conversation.
How fast do you read? I find it more enjoyable to take it slow. Helps to cement it in your mind too when you can think about it and connect it to other things. I think I remember reading about a hermit, Christopher Knight, who lived by himself in the woods for 27 years, being able to essentially memorise books with ease.
I think that speed-reading thing where you follow your finger and flip the page every 3 seconds is complete BS.
RE: Read any good books lately? - RuudVanNistelrooy - 06-04-2022
Almost anything from the existentialist Milan Kundera.
RE: Read any good books lately? - Mr Looks - 06-04-2022
I can't even watch movies because of adhd it would be impossible
RE: Read any good books lately? - WhiteSoulBlackCock - 08-04-2022
i dont read