## As a transformational experience - People usually think it's for developing coherence of thought from the author - Reading used to be a mystical experience - not about conforming your beliefs, but becoming the book - able to follow the train of thought so fluidly - the nuance - It's one thing to know you should do something, but it's also another thing to go through the transformation themselves through the book to actually follow beliefs ## New ways of thinking - Reading a physical book in a slow, deliberative and careful manner can improve innovative, sympathetic, creative and critical thinking. - Reading physical books requires rewiring our brain to access these types of thinking skills. - Concerted effort is necessary to develop the skills gained from reading physical books.