Exploring the Complexity of Reading and the Brain's Adaptation

Reading is not a natural ability for humans as it is an invention that the brain has to adapt to. Despite the common misconception that reading should come naturally, the brain is not genetically programmed for reading like it is for language, vision, and emotions. Individuals, including the speaker, struggle with reading as it competes with other distractions like smartphones for attention. Marian Wolf explains that reading requires the brain to create new circuits through learning, as opposed to being an innate skill. This highlights the complexity of reading and the brain's plasticity in adapting to new tasks.