I was wondering about subvocalization. My question to all you photoreading wizards out there is: Do you subvocalize words during the activation process? i.e. Super reading, Dipping, previewing, or when reading the first and last paragraphs of an article. It has been brought to my attention while searching the internet on the topic of speed reading, that the mind is capable of thinking much faster than subvocalization, so when you subvocalize, you're literally holding back your mind. Then they recommend this exercise: "As you read, count to yourself, silently, from one to ten". It will be impossible to do this at the same time as subvocalizing, so this is an excellent way of breaking the habit of subvocalization. As you do this exercise, you'll become aware that you're no longer processing the words in the tongue/throat region but in area called "thought stream" that you experience in the top of your head.
Thought stream moves much faster than subvocalization. And that's why people who subvocalize often have comprehension problems.
