USarter And Nicer By Annie Murphy Paul

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In this article, “Reading Literature Makes Us Smarter and Nicer” by Annie Murphy Paul, the author explains how deep reading makes people more understanding and better people. She believes that people who read more often, and take their time to vigorously train their brain to read more in depth, are more likely to be smarter and nicer than people who don't. As stated in the article, “The deep reader, protected from distractions and attuned to the nuances of language, enters a state...likens to a hypnotic trance.” she describes deep reading as a sophisticated experience. Although this could be true in some cases, everyone has the right to their own opinions and I do not agree with the author's statement. I do not believe that deep reading,

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