Deep Reading In The AI Era

How Sustained Curiosity Is Your Greatest Asset in a World of Shortcuts

Hi there,

Today I’m going to write about deep reading in the AI era. While some want to tl;dr maximise, I think there are clear arbitrage opportunities to actually doing the deep reading, using AI tools as a jumping off point into further questioning and research. I’d be interested in your feedback on this view. Is there alpha in reading the docs?

The Attention Crisis in a Digital Landscape

In today's digital world, attention spans are getting shorter. People often spend hours scrolling through their phones, while advertisers have just moments to make an impression. Despite major world events that should make us think deeply, the hunger for quick content and instant rewards continues to grow.

This creates an interesting contrast: as more people skim content, the value of focused reading increases. Those who can read deeply now have a rare and valuable skill. If you can hold your attention to something for longer than a few minutes you are arbitraging against the lack of attention others a…