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From: Gordo_ala_Moore
Date: Fri Jan 25, 2002 11:11pm
Subject: Re: Photoreading
It is certannly not a myth
But it is hard work
to pratice breaking you mind-set.
I do it, to
a limited extent.
I do it by holding the
book a bit further than normal distance from me.
Use a soft focus on the middle of the page, (First
paragraph). With 0.5 seconds per paragraph quickly glance
down the center of the page and see how much makes
sense. the soft focus should eventually allow you to
pick up some words at the start and end of each
line
Repeat on the same page and try refining the
process.
Eventually you can read whole lines. Try reading two lines
at once, then three and then short
paragraphs.
I get a sore head if i try and take in any more
than three lines at a glance.
In my opinion,
the most important factor is the soft focus, which
allows you to see more words in one glance.
Also
your comprehension is going to be very poor initially.
I takes a while to get used to not sub-vocalising
when reading.
To be honest. I prefer to
sub-vocalise which is why my reading speed is about 700 words
per min. Although I can still read a page easily in
20 secs.
i used to read quite a bit when i
was younger so my reading speed was always about
300-400 words anyway.
Photoreading is a skill
which takes considerable time to refine. and there are
many different techniques you can try.
It can
be usefull, but i sometimes just find myself reading
normally, becuase i find it more natural and more
enjoyable.
PhotoReading should not be too closely associated with 100%
word for word retention or Photographic memory.
A
typist can re-type a book and never even no what it is
about.
"Good Will Hunting" - I WISH
Hope this helps,
and i did not want to get too specific. I am just
telling you what works for me
Gordon Moore
