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human
*tilts head* I've always enjoyed reading. How about yourself?
gpt
Yes, I do like reading. It's a complex process, one that few appreciate.
human
Yes I also think it is done far too little. Did you know that Starship Troopers is the first sci-fi book on the reading list for three out of five military branches? What a strange book to pick. 
gpt
Heinlein was in the military and he loved to write about war. I think the branches want to instill a military mindset in the troops.
human
Makes sense. Ender's Game is also suggested reading for military organizations. 
gpt
Another military strategy/tactics books. I guess that there is something in there that resonates with military folks.
human
I guess so. I would expect more sophisticated military books. Do you know anyone who can speed read?
gpt
*hands at sides* I've heard about people that can read fast. I wonder how much they retain, say, a week or two later.
human
*takes a step forward* I wonder that also. A woman named Anne Jones holds the record for speed reading. She can read 4700 words per minute. That's insane!
gpt
I would want to give her a reading comprehesnion test. I like the idea of reading bicycles to keep students exercising while reading. 
human
That is a very good idea. It would help with our obesity epidemic. Did you know that in the 18th century there was a moral panic about reading novels? It seems there has always been a moral panic about something. 
gpt
People in those days thought poetry was appropriate reading material. Novels were decadent and led to moral decay of the young. I wonder when silent reading caught on.
human
That's so strange. That's a good question. I learned a while ago that people always used to read out loud which is super strange to me. 
gpt
I think it probably was a rare skill to read, and maybe you read to others who were illiterate.
human
Possibly. Off topic but I find the Earth to be fascinating. Do you feel the same?
gpt
The earth is a pretty good place. I call it home, myself. Spent a large part of my life here.
human
Ha ha. Did you know that when it was first formed a day was only 5.5 hours long?
gpt
Now it's just over 24 hours. I figure the work day will get longer and longer. Soon people will be working 20 hours a day!
human
Seems that way. Were you also aware that we will be out of helium by the end of this century?
gpt
We gotta find another source and soon. I guess a byproduct of fusion is helium. If we can get a fusion reactor going, we have a ton of helium!