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“How do users read on the web?” he asked then. His succinct answer: “They don’t.”38” quote by Nicholas Carr
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““How do users read on the web?” he asked then. His succinct answer: “They don’t.”38””

Nicholas Carr

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Source Article: “The Shallows”, 2010

Web reading is fragmented; users skim rather than engage deeply with text.

In simple terms: People skim online.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep reading habits.

Themes

digital media attention reading

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

media educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • content creation
  • user experience

Key Concepts

cognitive science media studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can writers encourage deeper reading?
  • What tools aid focused online reading?
A Different Perspective

Some users still read deeply online.

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