Science Says "Read Fiction!"

Mysteriously, reading somehow rewires the brain into something better the more you read. This is one of the reasons to mourn the lack of reading in today's society. As the New York Times illuminates in a synopsis of neuroscience considering, "Your Brain on Fiction." For instance:

". . . individuals who frequently read fiction seem to be better able to understand other people, empathize with them and see the world from their perspective. This relationship persisted even after the researchers accounted for the possibility that more empathetic individuals might prefer reading novels. A 2010 study by Dr. Mar found a similar result in preschool-age children: the more stories they had read to them, the keener their theory of mind . . ."