Feel free to comment and share why you consume the content in the format you prefer - is it easier to understand + comprehend, faster to consume, allows multi-tasking, etc.
I prefer Reading by and large because I can skim and go back and forth while I try to get a better understanding. For entertainment, I prefer video so I can sit back and enjoy. I think it's a active vs passive consumption preference
These days , my favorite is YouTube especially when I need to see tutorials. I prefer reading when it is important to have more descriptive information.
I may be in a minority, but I don't like video tutorials, udemy courses, etc. When I'm looking for an answer, I can scan text in seconds and find it. When I'm learning, I can read content in my own peace, skipping what I already know, not skipping by 5 seconds to make sure I don't miss anything important.
Text content FTW!
I feel there should be another option called "Depends" Rohan!
Please don't get me wrong here, but if you were to ask me:
I would say different mediums for different types of content. If it is something about life, philosophy etc, I would prefer a "podcast" (Ex:- TRS (The Ranveer Show) )
If it is about education, learning and execution, I would prefer "Video"
If it is news, I would say "infographics"
If it is an emotional story or fictional writing, I would say "Reading"
I feel "Context" is really important for consuming content. Context is the real behavioural trigger for any kind of content :)
I took the liberty to explain it in detail. Thanks for the opportunity Rohan!
Depends on the content.
When I want to learn something for the long run, nothing beats reading + taking notes for me. Notes are written by hand - not typed - either on paper or on my iPad.
When I want to quick dive into something, then video tutorials are my go-to.
I also listen to a lot of stuff, podcast or audiobooks when working out, doing chores, running etc. This is reserved for books and topics that I consume for the fun of it.
I usually prefere outdoor content in short video formats, with cool transitions, and exciting music in the background. It usually gets me going through the day
@rohanchaubey4 nice to see you here :-)
I listen to a ton of audiobooks. Having 2 kids means I don't have much time to sit and read in silence 😂. So I throw my headphones on and take regular walks instead.
I perhaps don't absorb as much content as I would actually reading the paperback, but if something is super interesting I'll listen to it at least twice!
Ideally text. However more and more content online is now made on Youtube, so often I have to watch a video - that's why I almost always use the 1.5x or 1.75x speed feature, which comes in super handy.
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