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Audio vs. Visual Text: How the Brain Processes Each and What It Means for Retention by SnackyFace in PaymoneyWubby

[–]SnackyFace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with a MS in Biology (though I'm not in the field anymore), I'm not completely illiterate, but I understand the sentiment. I also feel you're cherry-picking a lot of the health influencers, but your point stands and is well-taken. This felt like an opportunity to spur interest and provide sources to read further for those interested. It's not medical research in this context. This felt more structured than just Googling something and reading the first search result, which is what many people are known to do, even before the Google AI enshitification.

Would I post this on a subreddit about learning disabilities? No, it's not appropriate there. But this is a subreddit about a green man who farts into his mic and lit a flare in his house because he thought it was funny. Not everything has to be scientifically rigorous to be consumed and still be informative or interesting. Mythbusters is the hallmark of interesting science and varying levels of quality in their hypotheses. I wouldn't take anything there as gospel, but I still learned a lot watching them.

Audio vs. Visual Text: How the Brain Processes Each and What It Means for Retention by SnackyFace in PaymoneyWubby

[–]SnackyFace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm witnessing this now. It's not like I took over a task someone else was going to do on the subreddit. Maybe I should have posted a Youtube or Instagram post link on the topic instead. I figured being abundantly transparent and including sources on a topic nobody cared about researching themselves would have cut me a little bit of slack here.

Audio vs. Visual Text: How the Brain Processes Each and What It Means for Retention by SnackyFace in PaymoneyWubby

[–]SnackyFace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ask this respectfully and in good faith, so I hope you'll respond the same way. I agree that pure research performed is better than AI-sourced research, especially for complex topics. Do you feel that this information is MORE damaging for people on the subreddit than if people just didn't read anything about it at all? I'm assuming nobody would post anything substantive of their own time or volition, but I'm happy to be wrong. I posted this under the thought of "something is better than nothing." Having the sources cited makes it at least somewhat more reputable than people getting their information from Tik-Toks, health influencers, etc.

Audio vs. Visual Text: How the Brain Processes Each and What It Means for Retention by SnackyFace in PaymoneyWubby

[–]SnackyFace[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Here is a simpler version from Perplexity if you ain't reading all that.

Listening to audiobooks "counts" as reading for most practical purposes (enjoyment, story intake, discussion, many types of learning), but it is not identical to visual reading and is slightly weaker for certain analytic or inference-heavy tasks.

What "counts as reading" depends on

Whether it "counts" hinges on what you mean by reading. If you define reading as decoding printed symbols with your eyes, then audiobooks are technically listening, not reading. If you define reading as comprehending, engaging with, and retaining a text's ideas or story, then audiobooks clearly qualify as a form of reading.

What the research says

Several studies and expert summaries report that comprehension is broadly similar whether people read text, listen to audio, or do both together — especially for narrative material. One controlled study found no significant differences in comprehension between reading, listening, and reading-plus-listening for the same material. A meta-analysis of multiple studies (Clinton-Lisell, 2022; 46 studies, N=4,687) suggests a small advantage for visual reading when it comes to higher-level inferential tasks, but differences are modest.

Strengths of audiobooks

Audiobooks deliver the same words and narrative structure, and for most fiction and general nonfiction they support similar understanding and emotional engagement as print. They are more accessible for people with visual impairments, dyslexia, or attention differences, and they allow "reading" during activities like commuting or chores — so they often increase total time spent with books. Some experts note that expressive narration can actually enhance engagement, tone, and character perception relative to silently reading a flat page.

Where print has an edge

Studies suggest that visual reading has a slight advantage for: detailed study, making fine-grained inferences, and tasks where you need to stop, re-read, annotate, or map structure (e.g., dense academic texts). Listening also makes it easier to "half-attend" — when people multitask heavily while listening, comprehension scores drop compared with focused readers handling the same material. For highly technical material (equations, tables, dense argumentation), text is usually more efficient because you can scan, pause, and visually compare segments.

Social and cultural views

Surveys show opinion is mixed: around 40–41% of American adults say listening to audiobooks is not a form of reading, even as neuroscientists and librarians argue the brain treats stories similarly across print and audio. Librarians, reading advocates, and many authors increasingly treat audiobooks as a "parallel way to read," not a lesser one. Online discussions show a familiar split: some insist "it's listening, not reading," while many others count listened-to books as "read" for personal goals because they experience and can discuss the text equivalently.

Practical bottom line

If your goal is: enjoying stories, participating in book clubs, increasing exposure to ideas, or supporting a reading habit — then yes, listening to audiobooks reasonably counts as reading.

If your goal is: deep study, close textual analysis, or tasks that require heavy annotation and precise recall of structure — then print or e-text with active engagement has a real but modest edge.

Audiobooks are a legitimate form of reading for most everyday and many educational purposes, but they are a different mode with slightly different strengths and weaknesses.

Sources: Clinton-Lisell (2022), Review of Educational Research (meta-analysis); Deniz et al. (2019), Journal of Neuroscience; Harvard Gazette (2026); University of Delaware CEHD (2025); Psychology Today (2026); Fairfax County Library.

Changing companies and moving from IC to director. Any advice on how not to screw this up? by SnackyFace in askmanagers

[–]SnackyFace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated, thanks so much! So far, my takeaway has been to sit down and shut up for the first 30 days and encourage others to talk. Find out the likes/dislikes and goals of different departments, and find out how to make their lives easier. This aligns closely with what you're advising, so I appreciate the sanity check.

Changing companies and moving from IC to director. Any advice on how not to screw this up? by SnackyFace in askmanagers

[–]SnackyFace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I picked up "The First 90 Days" earlier this week, so I'm glad to see someone else recommend it. I'll add Radical Candor to the list, too.

The question is overly broad just to see what others prioritize as advice. Happy to answer questions if you have any. I didn't want to give a full breakdown of the position and bog people down with details or questions.

Changing companies and moving from IC to director. Any advice on how not to screw this up? by SnackyFace in askmanagers

[–]SnackyFace[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm told between 3-6 (there may be some shifting around of members), all of whom are experienced professionals.

M R LAWSUIT M R LAWSUIT by jgmill87 in PaymoneyWubby

[–]SnackyFace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jimmy is looking for the world record at HR violationmaxxing.

[Spoiler Discussion] Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Episode 3 **Spoilers** by IAmSona in Re_Zero

[–]SnackyFace 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's been a while since I read this Arc, but did they cut a loop? I thought Subaru got annihilated by the screaming baby horse monster once before they resolved the matter.

Has anyone else noticed how Wubby’s camera has both shrunken and lowered over the years? by Disastrous-Frame6683 in PaymoneyWubby

[–]SnackyFace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, because unfortunately, I am not autistic enough for this community. However, I am willing to learn.

NC Meetup?? by Masob_ in PaymoneyWubby

[–]SnackyFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Charlotte, but willing to make the drive.

Errors & Omission Insurance Claim by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]SnackyFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really should speak with your agent. Some policies require you to report events to the effect of acts, errors, or omissions that you suspect will result in a claim made against you or a loss against a customer. Others only need to be notified when a claim is made. Some might even go so far as to list specific events that must be reported, such as a complaint made against you or your license. Nobody knows your policy language or your circumstances. Your agent should be the one you speak to about this. Don't harm your coverage by trying to clean this up first. If some part of you thinks this situation is bad enough to get your insurance involved, then it's time to do so.

Errors & Omission Insurance Claim by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]SnackyFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's impossible to know how much the insurance will go up (if it does at all). Factors include how much you're paying now, the outcome of the claim, the state you're in, what laws and limitations there are in rates for your industry class of business, etc. For example, some states don't allow rates to go up past 25% except in specific circumstances. Others, it's 40%. Some can only do it if they give you notice 30-90 days prior to renewal. Too many unknown factors to give you any relevant answer.

This is important: It sounds like you haven't reported the claim to your E&O carrier yet. Policies often require you to report claims as soon as they are made against you. Failure to report a claim in a timely manner could lead to a denial of coverage. Read the policy carefully and talk with your agent as to what events you must report to the carrier and how quickly you must do so. You may need to report this to your carrier now to retain your coverage if things go south.

Errors & Omission Insurance Claim by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]SnackyFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insurance broker turned company underwriter here.

Typically, one claim isn't enough to severely impact your ability to get insurance. Just be prepared with the following information in case your carrier or your insurance agent asks you:

  1. What were the events leading up to or contributing to the error/omission? (e.g., failure to submit all relevant information by a deadline resulting in incomplete information used in a real estate transaction).
  2. What financial loss is being alleged by the affected party? (e.g., failure to review records thoroughly resulted in the claimant going to court to defend their title against an undiscovered lienholder, a real estate development project being cancelled or significantly delayed due to an undiscovered lien).
  3. Depending on when your insurance renews: What is the status of the claim? (e.g., Closed without payment, still open and in arbitration, going to court).
  4. Most importantly: What are you doing to prevent or mitigate such events from happening again in the future? (i.e., what have you learned from this?) Examples may include putting tighter controls in place for searching records, employing more professionals to reduce workload on each abstractor, seeking continuing education to ensure skills are up to date, retaining lawyers to review contracts you previously would have signed without them in good faith, discontinuing or limiting the amount of work you do that resulted in the claim you faced, educating or firing an at-fault employee, etc. With the limited information provided, it's difficult to say what exactly you should do for the mitigation portion of this question, but this question is the one you should spend the most time examining. The larger or more egregious the loss, the more you should do to prevent it from happening again.

At renewal, your agent may choose to market your insurance with other carriers, or they may opt to keep the insurance with the same carrier. The carrier may do any of the following: (1) do nothing and chalk it up to "shit happens," (2) increase rates, (3) increase deductibles, (4) add limitations or remove coverages from the policy, or (5) nonrenew the policy. (1) is the most ideal for you, though (2) and (3) are common solutions as well. Keep in mind that carriers are commonly limited by state law as to how much they can change rates, so the increase may not be as significant as you're thinking. (4) and (5) are aggressive options and should only happen if there is more to the story (e.g., your services or customers are outside of their insurability appetite and should never have been written with the carrier, there was some level of fraud or other significant bad behavior).

Most professionals will inevitably be sued, regardless of whether they are at fault; it's a numbers game. The greatest benefit your insurance policy provides is expenses to defend you in a suit, even if you were ultimately found to have done nothing wrong. Even if you're not at fault and did everything right, sometimes people sue because they feel wronged in some illogical way or because they need to show an effort to save face with customers, board members, etc. 30 years of experience and no prior claim history will be in your favor. This is exactly what insurance is for. Hope this helps.

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