Explore how our reading habits have evolved in the digital age and discover practical strategies to move beyond skimming to regain the valuable skill of deep, immersive reading.

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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

**Lena:** Hey Miles, I was thinking about something on my way here today. You know how people always talk about "getting lost in a good book"? I realized I can't remember the last time I truly got lost in reading something. Everything's so... skimmable now.
**Miles:** Oh, that's such a good point! I think we're all feeling that shift. Our reading habits have changed dramatically with digital media. It's like we've developed this scanning mentality where we bounce around looking for keywords instead of deep reading.
**Lena:** Exactly! And I catch myself doing it even when I'm trying to focus on something important. Is this just how we read now?
**Miles:** It's fascinating how our brains adapt, right? We've essentially trained ourselves to process information differently. But here's what's interesting - those deeper reading skills are still incredibly valuable, maybe even more so in today's information-saturated world.
**Lena:** That makes so much sense. So let's dive into how we can reclaim those deeper reading abilities while still navigating our digital reality.