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you’ve been traumatized into hating reading (and it makes you easier to oppress). (ismatu.substack.com)

submitted 2 years ago by stabby_cicada@slrpnk.net to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

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The ruling class wants you to be literate enough to understand their written orders. And nothing more. True literacy is punk. True literacy is revolutionary.

If you look at this article and think "this is too long to read" you're part of the target audience. Make the time.

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[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

I have dyslexia, ADHD (focus issues) and my eyes physically shake leading to me skipping over entire paragraphs unless there’s enough white space between the lines

I read A LOT. I have a couple of degrees.

Ignore snobbery. Listening to an audiobook is just as valid a way of enjoying a book as reading it. I suggest starting with something you think you might actually enjoy, maybe a genuine classic, not this overly long blogpost.

Listen to a chapter before you go to sleep. If people are snobs about audiobooks, don't mention you listened to it, just say you read it.

I recommend looking on the BBC sounds app/website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/

It's free.

[–] mnglw@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I've tried audiobooks but it seems that - as silly as it sounds - I need closed captions with those

a combination of listening and reading with speeds synced up for me (like CC on video content) would work best, and most options for that are subscription based, or require expensive tech last I checked

I'll check the BBC sounds out tomorrow though, I appreciate the help

[–] BaldProphet@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I’ve tried audiobooks but it seems that - as silly as it sounds - I need closed captions with those

Dude, same!

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I've also had that experience, but it really depends on how well it's been narrated.

For example, Stephen Fry's version of Harry Potter (yes, I know, but it's really well read) it's immediately obvious who says what and he's well spoken. Unsurprising as he's also a good actor and that does matter.

Some audiobooks the narrator rambles, doesn't enunciate clearly, and doesn't make it obvious who said what.

[–] BaldProphet@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Oh my gosh, I absolutely love Stephen Fry's narrations! You're right, the production quality of the audiobook, as well as the cadence of the narrator, can make or break it.

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