Mmastodon CultureBooks first seen 3 d ago, last 3 d ago, peak #3

Do people really read one word at a time?

Original: This is a genuine question, even though it sounds competitive, but reading is not a competitive sport lol: Do people typ

A reader trying the Readwise Books app is asking whether people typically read only one word at a time, after noticing the app tracks reading speed in words per minute. They acknowledge the question sounds competitive but insist reading is not a competitive sport, expressing curiosity about how others actually process text while using reading-tracking tools.

Why now: Reading-tracking apps that gamify speed and stats are prompting people to question and discuss their reading habits.

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 3 d ago to 3 d ago.

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• This is a genuine question, even though it sounds competitive, but reading is not a competitive sport lol: Do people typically only read one word at a time? Or…? I am checking out this Readwise Books app (which seems very cool so far btw), and it tracks WPM and other stats, and… · jonah@neat.computer · 7

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