Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound

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«As Uber launched across India, Kalanick’s top executive in Asia urged managers to focus on driving growth, even when “fires start to burn”. “Know this is a normal part of Uber’s business,” he said. “Embrace the chaos. It means you’re doing something meaningful.”»

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The benefits of reading are negated if you forget remember what you read. This article discusses a tested system to increase retention. Learn how to use active reading to remember more from books.

«We shouldn’t read stuff we find boring. Life is far too short.»

There’s more to words than meets the eye. Deepen your appreciation of literature through the art of slow, attentive reading

«From reading deeply, you gain experience as well as knowledge: you gain from reading literary works in all their unique particularity.»

Alexandra Alter, who covers books for The Times, discussed the limits to how tech has transformed the industry.

«Another theory is that some e-book readers have switched to audiobooks, which are easy to play on your smartphone while you’re multitasking.»

Reading books is good for your brain and relationships. If you’re out of practice, you’re not alone. TikTok’s book lovers share advice for getting back into the reading game.