Science shows something surprising about people who still read fiction

[mjp]

http://mic.com/articles/104702/scie...prising-about-people-who-love-reading-fiction

 

[Erik]

But playing an instrument beats reading fiction:

http://www.livescience.com/7950-music-improves-brain-function.html

 

[BUKFAN78]

Wish I could play an instrument, but I cannot. Guess I'll just keep reading fiction, haha!

 

[Hosh]

So readers are more empathetic. Is it because the WRITERS of fiction are cruel jerks who put their characters through hell?