i like to read.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Reading is a complex \"cognitive process\" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader\u2019s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I love reading. Partially because it is a complex cognitive process. I am trying to read every book I own in under a year."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's a really outstanding goal to have! How many books do you have? And do you read physical books or e-books?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I own about 150 so 3 books a week. I only read physical books. E-Books are hard for me to focus on."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Ah, I'm the same way. Plus I just like that new book smell, you know? Do you have a genre that most of your books fall into?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I do love book smells. Even older books, like at the library, which thankfully is still experiencing growth in usage despite technology. I love fantasy books, what about you?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's actually quite surprising, considering how fast the Internet grows every day. I just like general fiction and literature. Really moving stories are what get me."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's lovely. I just love diving into new worlds and creating images that make sense to me from the words."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, 100%. World-building series like The Lord of the Rings do this super well I think!"}]