Asked Quote by Nicholas Carr
““How do users read on the web?” he asked then. His succinct answer: “They don’t.”38””
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Shallows”, 2010
Web reading is fragmented; users skim rather than engage deeply with text.
In simple terms: People skim online.
Cultivate deep reading habits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- content creation
- user experience
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers encourage deeper reading?
- What tools aid focused online reading?
Some users still read deeply online.