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": "Reading is my favorite activity. You wouldn't think that a lot of practice has to go into it before you can master it."}, {"role": "user", "content": "It used to be my favorite activity too! I cut back a bit once I went to college, but I'm getting back into it now. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, I don't have much time now either due to kids. It is so complex, there are many interpretations while reading that it is hard for it to be controllable."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That is true. I have definitely struggled with that in academia. What kind of books do you like?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I like the classics, and some modern day fiction. It is a little harder to read the classics because of the interaction of the text and the reader. It has to be shaped by the reader's previous knowledge and experiences."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I agree with that. I always enjoyed the classics, but I find myself reading more Sci Fi true crime now. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes I prefer novels, long stories. Still published as books, just a little bit longer."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I quite enjoy those as well!"}]