> Speed reading anything you need to truly comprehend is probably a bad idea. However, if you have a few documents you need to get through or you're reading something that isn't that important, these methods can still be worthwhile.
If the purpose of reading something is to understand it (aka comprehension), then doesn't this supplied conclusion basically defeat the purpose of anyone trying to attain speed reading?
As in everything, Not Always. Sometimes you just need to get the gist, sometimes the information density is really low, sometimes you just need to get primed so you are more prepared for face to face meeting.
Skimming == Speed Reading, it can be a useful skill even for hard to comprehend documents like scientific papers.
If the purpose of reading something is to understand it (aka comprehension), then doesn't this supplied conclusion basically defeat the purpose of anyone trying to attain speed reading?