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Ep. 238: The Joys of the Reading Life
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Why is it important to read books?
Cal Newport discusses why reading books is important and cites an article about the neuroscience of reading by Mary Ann Wolf. Newport highlights that reading is an exceptional activity for humans and reshapes our brain circuits. He notes that he couldn't read books but could read online content when sick and tired. Newport emphasizes the importance of saving deep reading and getting more of it.
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