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Some speed‑reading apps make big claims. But how fast can humans actually read?

Some speed‑reading apps make big claims. But how fast can humans actually read?

A plethora of apps, videos and books say we have the capacity to read at breakneck speed. The science says something different.

04.08.2026 20

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Erik D Reichle

Do we absorb information better on paper, rather than screens? It depends on the screen

Reading is arguably the most difficult task one must learn. To understand why it is difficult, one must understand the physiology of reading.

07.05.2026 20

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