Sorry Alex, but I'm going to have to disagree with you.

Speed Reading does work. It works on the same principles of how the eye can take in much information at a time and the brain can process a total of 50,000 words at a time. By moving your eyes faster, and taking in more words, you can comprehend more at a faster pace.

And it also works on the multi layer process of making multiple passes through the book.

Speed Reading worked very well for me, but I find Photoreading a lot better.