You all have interesting comments which has prompted me to state my view.
I have been photoreading for just a few months, and am still in the beginning phase. Already, I have seen some progress and am a lot more relaxed about all the reading that I must do to keep up in my field.
It may work, it may not. It might work differently for some people. The fact that I'm more relaxed and am actively reading material that I used to put off speaks for itself!
And also, I am fascinated by the mind and it's capabilities. I've learned a lot reading these discussion groups!! I have not taken the course or used the tapes, btw. I've only read the book and participated in some photoreading study groups at the college where I teach.
Whether you are for it or against it, you must have some natural curiosity or you wouldn't be here.