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Originally posted by Kristoff Olafsson:

At the risk of repeating myself. The first time I saw this site, as you noticed, I failed to grasp that it was a print book and not a piece of software. I also stated that it did not contain much information, which you vehemently refuted. I re-looked at this site. It says nothing but a lot of vague references and analogies to infinity and computers, and then throws in a bunch of fruity quotes which they made themselves. Yes, it may be cheaper than GC or PR, but what does it do? What is this Ireading? They don't say a damn thing about it which is usefull. Furthermore, they cite the Reinert study, which I have already extensively revealed the limitations of and which obviously applies first and foremost to ISing, as "proof" of their systems efficacy. The site, in addition to the above complaints, is laid-out in a silly manner, resembling nothing more than an attempt at exciting marketing-hype in the interest of misleading naive sheep into believing their extravagant claims. And their claims, for that matter, seem to be identical with those already made by Wenger, and LSC, down to the detail of how fast one will supposedly be able to read. If they truly have something worthwhile or new, why would they couch it in such a charlatinistic manner? why would they emulate claims already made? why use the Reinert study unless their technique is similar if not identical to ISing? why does their website not say anything usefull about the technique, except that it is divided into fouyr phases and is designed to make you a super-human information-processor/genius? If this technique was so effective why have not they themselves done anything more than this lame website, and why cannot they explain our minds using more useful and epistemologically valid terminology? I smell a rat.
If it turns out that I am wrong, and that you order this program and it does live up to its promises, than be sure and let me know. and while your at it you could design them a better, less fruity, website.
K. "faustus" Olafsson


Kristoff-- you never fail to make me laugh man. You have nice/unique disposition on things

Fruity-- as in gay and strange? What do you find Gay or Fruity about the website design and layout?

I think the approach they are taking is one to the general population. This is a book for everyone, and not everyone thinks they can be something greater. You seem to be more advanced in terms of knowledge about these things... so the site alone doesn't quench your thirst.

At this link, they provide a good description of what iReading is. http://www.volitionth.com/wp3.htm

They use analogies well to communicate the whole idea-- again geared for the average person, with an average idea on these things.


You didn't notice it was a book? The first page says
"The 4 phase engine of this BOOK takes you beyond the mediocre strategy of an average existence. This industrial strength guide to achievement provides a revolutionary new way for individuals and organizations to access their infinite potential… and achieve monumental results. "

I think the picture could look like a software box-- perhaps this is where that idea came from.

I think their Phase 2 uses the fundamental workings of the whole image streaming theory, but brings it to a new level. Obviously it takes time and money to get studies done to prove it... in the future they may come.

You have strong views-- and you must be in marketing! It looks like you love the art of persuasion

Have a good one Kristoff-- till next time!

RG