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How Reading Fiction Can Make You a Better Leader
A heap of studies shows reading fiction is far more than just a fun way to pass the time.
This is why reading fiction is as important now as it ever was
It's an important social and political tool and has been shown to increase empathy and understanding.
Why reading fiction makes you a better person
Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.
6 Reasons Why Reading Fiction Is Crucial for Children's Development |
Seeing reading only as a chore turns many children off books for life unless a teacher or parent introduces them early on to exciting reading material.
This Is Why Reading Fiction Can Help You Write Better Business Books
May 14, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Humans seem hardwired to consume and enjoy stories. Fictional stories shape the way we think, affect how we act and influence our choices. One study revealed that “good storytelling” increased cooperation within a Filipino hunter-gatherer population. And Alexander the Great slept with a copy of Homer’s Iliad next to him every night…
Does reading fiction make us better people?
Reading fiction has been said to increase people’s empathy and compassion. But does the research really bear that out?
New Meta-Analysis Finds That Reading Fiction Improves Our “Social Ability”
There have been a number studies over the years that have found different benefits to reading. Now, a new meta-analysis has taken a look at the ones that have researched if there are any benefits to specifically reading fiction.
How to Get Kids Reading
Reading is critical to your child’s success. Our surefire picks and expert tips will teach your kid to love books.
Empathy by the Book: How Fiction Affects Behavior
The mental calisthenics required to live inside a fictional character’s skin foster empathy for the people you meet day-to-day. And, surprisingly, not all types of reading have the same effect.
How Science Fiction Helps Make Sense of an Uncertain Future
For our first fiction issue, we set some fave authors loose on the Wired world.
How Poems for Kids Boost Reading Skills
Boost your child's literacy skills with these simple steps to understanding poetry.
How to Instill the Love of Reading
Foster students' passion for reading by starting in their comfort zone, surrounding them with books, reading books aloud, and modeling your own love of reading.
A.: Only Through Death Will You Learn Your True Identity
A fantastic tale from an uncertain future. Don't miss Wired's first-ever fiction issue.
Strategies to Help Students ‘Go Deep’ When Reading Digitally
Teachers are finding that when they explicitly teach deep reading strategies geared to digital media, students can access and comprehend complex texts.
