In this episode, I reflect on the meaning of reading in the modern age. Today, we have countless ways to learn through videos, audio, and digital content, yet reading remains a uniquely demanding but valuable experience. I share my personal struggle with slow reading and my failed attempt to learn speed reading, which taught me that reading is not about absorbing every word. True reading expands imagination and allows us to experience lives and perspectives beyond our own. I also discuss why literature is essential for developing emotional flexibility and humor. Ultimately, reading is not about efficiency or memorization, but about enjoyment, discovery, and the accumulation of small moments of insight.

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