Reading Articles & Columns
Tips and insights to enrich your reading experience
Reading & Learning in the AI Age
AI-Assisted Reading: New Approaches to Understanding Books
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to enhance your reading. From summarizing to discussing ideas, discover practical ways to make AI your reading partner.
Reading and Learning in the Age of AI
How should reading and learning change now that AI can answer almost any question? Explore what remains uniquely human and how to learn effectively in the AI era.
Human-AI Partnership: Living and Working Together
How can humans and AI complement each other's weaknesses? Explore practical examples of human-AI collaboration in work and life.
Reading Notes & Output Techniques
Reading x Output: How to Make Knowledge Your Own
Reading alone isn't enough to retain knowledge. Learn science-backed methods to transform what you read into lasting understanding through effective output techniques.
How to Create Searchable Reading Notes
Learn how to create reading notes that you can actually search and find later. Transform your notes from forgotten archives into a living knowledge base.
Speed Reading and Note-Taking: Can They Work Together?
Explore the science behind speed reading, its limitations, and practical strategies for combining quick reading with effective note-taking.
Reading and Memory: A Scientific Approach to Remembering Books
Based on Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve, learn techniques to transfer reading content to long-term memory using spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and elaboration.
Reading Habits & Techniques
10 Benefits of Reading: Backed by Science and Data
Discover the proven benefits of reading through scientific research. From 68% stress reduction to 35% lower dementia risk, learn how reading can transform your life.
How to Build a Reading Habit That Sticks: 7 Secrets from Those Who Succeed
About 68% of people fail to maintain a reading habit. But those who succeed share 7 common secrets. Learn science-backed techniques to build a sustainable reading habit.
A Beginner's Guide to Reading: How to Choose and Read Books When Reading Feels Hard
Do you struggle with reading, can't finish books, or find reading boring? This guide offers practical tips for beginners: start with thin books, choose by interest, and remember—you don't have to read everything.
Turn Your Tsundoku into Treasure: Managing Unread Books
Are unread books piling up at home? Learn how to transform your "tsundoku" into a treasure trove of knowledge with systematic organization methods.
The Complete Guide to Reading in Your Spare Time
Too busy to read? This guide shows you how to find hidden reading time in your daily routine and use it effectively.
The Art of Parallel Reading: How to Read Multiple Books at Once
Is reading multiple books simultaneously a good idea? Learn the benefits, strategies, and best practices for parallel reading.
Reading Habits and Life: Long-term Benefits of Books
Reading is more than entertainment. Explore the long-term effects of reading on cognitive function, empathy, and stress reduction based on scientific research.
Family Reading
Family Reading: How to Enjoy Books Together with Your Children
Discover the benefits of reading with children and practical ways to make it a cherished family activity. From read-alouds to book discussions, build lifelong readers.
Paper Books vs Ebooks
Paper Books vs Ebooks: A Comprehensive Comparison from a Reading Record Perspective
Comparing paper books and ebooks from 6 perspectives: memory retention, ease of quotation, searchability, portability, cost, and sense of ownership. Find your ideal reading style.