Epoch Speed Reader

About

Epoch Speed Reader uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read faster and more efficiently.

🚀 HOW IT WORKS
Traditional reading requires your eyes to move across each line, which creates cognitive overhead. RSVP eliminates this by displaying one word at a time in a fixed position, centered on the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) — the exact letter your brain uses to identify each word.

Research shows this technique can increase reading speed by 2x or more while maintaining comprehension for most content types.

⚡ KEY FEATURES
- Side Panel Reader — Always available while you browse
- Smart Text Extraction — Automatically grabs content from web pages, Gmail, and more
- Select & Read — Highlight any text and instantly speed read it
- Adjustable Speed — From 100 to 800 words per minute
- Keyboard Controls — Space to play/pause, arrows to navigate
- File Support — Upload .txt, .md, and .docx files
- ORP Highlighting — Red focal point guides your eye for optimal recognition

📧 PERFECT FOR
- Catching up on emails quickly
- Reading articles and newsletters
- Reviewing documents and reports
- Processing information at scale

🎯 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Start at 250-300 WPM and gradually increase
- Use lower speeds (200-250) for technical content
- Higher speeds (400+) work great for familiar topics
- Take short breaks every 15-20 minutes

Part of Epoch — tools for optimizing your digital life.