Exactly. English text is thought to have about 10 bits per word of information content, yet you can read much more quickly than 1 word per second. That includes

Exactly. English text is thought to have about 10 bits per word of information content, yet you can read much more quickly than 1 word per second. That includes not just ingesting the word, but also comprehending the meaning the author is conveying and your own reflections on those words.