• adam_y@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    I know this is an unpopular opinion, but listening to audio books isn’t reading.

    It is a different sensory experience. It uses different parts of the brain and imagination too.

    It is far closer to listening to a radio play.

    I’m not saying it is any worse or better, just different.

    I’m not sure that conflating the two is useful, particularly when talking about reading habits.

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      9 months ago

      I already spend most of my day reading and writing documents so the idea of reading even more for fun just makes my eyes hurt. I love books but if I can enjoy them in a different format to let them rest then I’d be happy to do so. Audiobooks are a great experience when you’re out for an evening walk or staring at traffic for your commute.

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        9 months ago

        Yep. Cool. There’s a place for them, certainly.

        Still don’t think that’s reading though.