Back in the 60s and 70s, a speed reading craze broke out. Tough luck that speed reading is bunk.
# Stuff You Should Know - Speed Reading Summary
This episode exposes the truth behind speed reading and the famous Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics program that promised to revolutionize how people consume information. Josh and Chuck explore how speed reading became a mid-20th century sensation with celebrity endorsements from JFK to Richard Nixon, but was actually built on rigged comprehension tests and the kind of psychological manipulation tactics you'd find in a cult. The guys break down the science proving that speed reading is essentially impossible—your brain just can't process language that fast—and explain how the company used shame and pride to keep dissatisfied customers quiet for decades.
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