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A New Way to Read
March 11, 2014
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"How about reading one word at a time?  An article, "How Spritz Redesigned Reading, Letting You Scan 1,000 Words A Minute," in Fast Company magazine, describes this new way of reading.  Check this out (you can actually read this way in the online article), and then come back, here, scroll down to "Comment on this article" and tell our readers what you think.

"When we read, our eyes move across a page or a screen to digest the words.  All of that eye movement slows us down, but a new technology called Spritz claims to have figured out a way to turn us into speed-readers.  By flashing words onto a single point on a screen, much like watching TV, Spritz says it will double your reading speed.

"Spritz Inc. is attempting to redesign reading — and renaming it 'spritzing' — by streaming one word at a time at speeds varying between 250 and 1,000 words per minute.  Words are centered around an 'Optimal Recognition Point' in a special display called the 'Redicle.'  This method reportedly eliminates the time-consuming need to move your eyes across a page, which Spritz's research suggests improves focus and comprehension.  'Atlas Shrugged in a day?  You betcha,' promises the site."





 

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Letha Marchetti · March 11, 2014
United States


Personally, I found pushing my system made my eyes hurt.

As a neuro-developmental occupational therapist, I agree with comment about brain assimilation. We know that things are learned best when slowed down. We know that too much, too fast = overload.

Is it really good to push processing as a regular diet?

Letha Marchetti · March 11, 2014
United States


Personally, I found pushing my system made my eyes hurt.

As a neuro-developmental occupational therapist, I agree with comment about brain assimilation. We know that things are learned best when slowed down. We know that too much, too fast = overload.

Is it really good to push processing as a regular diet?

Mary · March 11, 2014
United States


very interesting- don't think I would read my books that way. But it would be good for textbook reading (I think)- once you got used to it. Also great for scanning/reading emails. I think I could eventually get used to it!

Kitty Rea · March 11, 2014
Ms. Kitty's Harmony Road
Half Moon Bay, CA, United States


For a highly caffeinated reader (like me), this would be amazing for work related reading. Usually I just scan things but often miss key information. It's 600wpm for me. But for pleasure, I want a regular old book -- or my iPad.

Office Manager · March 11, 2014
St. Mark's Preschool & Kindergarten
Tucson, AZ, United States


We continue to find ways to do things faster. I am concerned we do not consider the time it takes for the brain/neurons/body to comprehend the information/feeling it has taken in and assimilate it.



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