# Reading > Scrolling Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/tell-me-more-with-cj-quartlbaum-7087687/reading-scrolling Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/tell-me-more-with-cj-quartlbaum-7087687/reading-scrolling.md Podcast: [Tell Me More with CJ Quartlbaum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tell-me-more-with-cj-quartlbaum-7087687) Published: 2026-01-23T18:37:56+00:00 Episode link: https://tellmemorewithcj.substack.com/p/reading-scrolling Audio file: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185540115/7e052afde59a35cf73241c56b23f8a41.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tell-me-more-with-cj-quartlbaum-7087687/episodes/reading-scrolling Duration seconds: 911 ## Resource Summary In this conversation, CJ Quartlbaum emphasizes the critical importance of reading in today’s fast-paced, media-saturated world. He discusses how reading is not just a personal habit but a cognitive skill that enhances our thinking and attention. Quartlbaum highlights the detrimental effects of modern media on our attention spans and the necessity of self-directed learning for personal growth. He advocates for reading as a means to develop empathy, understanding, and curiosity, ultimately challenging listeners to commit to reading more. Get full access to CJ's Substack at tellmemorewithcj.substack.com/subscribe ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tell-me-more-with-cj-quartlbaum-7087687/episodes/reading-scrolling/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/tell-me-more-with-cj-quartlbaum-7087687/reading-scrolling.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.