title: 'Introducing NodCast: A Text-Based Reading Experience'
sections:
- title: Introduction
  fragments:
  - id: ''
    sents:
    - id: ''
      text: Before reading the document, press h to learn how to move between segments.
        Navigation mainly uses the arrow keys.
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - '@okay'
        - I see!
        reflective: []
      questions:
      - '@What is NodCast?'
    - id: ''
      text: NodCast is built for focused reading. It supports readers in maintaining
        concentration and helps writers create coherent, deliberate articles.
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - '@how?'
        - interesting!
        reflective:
        - so what?
      questions:
      - '@How does it do that?'
    - id: ''
      text: Instead of passively scanning lines, you interact with each sentence through
        short written signals called nods.
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - I see!
        reflective:
        - '@nods?!'
      questions:
      - '@What exactly are nods?'
    - id: ''
      text: A nod is a quick written acknowledgment—similar to saying I see or hmm—but
        expressed in text rather than speech.
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - I see!
        - well!
        - '@interesting!'
        reflective: []
      questions:
      - '@What kinds of nods can I choose from?'
      - Why would written nods matter?
      - How do they help comprehension?
      - How do they change the reading experience?
    - id: ''
      text: 'NodCast includes two broad types: affirming nods like I get it, and reflective
        ones like not sure or wait, what?'
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - '@I see!'
        reflective:
        - what?
      questions:
      - '@Can I add custom nods?'
    - id: ''
      text: You can edit or create your own nods at any time. Custom nods allow NodCast
        to better recognize and adapt to your reading style.
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - I see!
        reflective:
        - didn't get
      questions:
      - '@Are there other types of feedbacks?'
    - id: ''
      text: Beyond nods, you can also enter questions while reading each segment—these can capture points of confusion, ambiguities, or gaps in understanding, complementing your nods and providing richer feedback on your comprehension.
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - I see!
        reflective:
        - didn't get
      questions:
      - '@How NodCast uses these feedbacks?'
    - id: ''
      text: NodCast learns which parts engage you and which parts confuse you by observing
        your nods and questions. These signals are shared with article creators. Articles
        are also scored, and you can browse top-rated ones. Future versions may adapt
        pacing, difficulty, or provide targeted explanations based on your nod history.
      nods:
        affirmative:
        - '@I see!'
        - '@Superb!'
        reflective:
        - didn't get
      questions:
- title: End
  fragments:
  - id: ''
    sents:
    - id: ''
      text: end
      nods:
        reflective:
        - gave me something to think about
        - thought-provoking piece
        - a bit complex but worth it
        affirmative:
        - '@interesting article'
        - learned something new
        - gave me something to think about
        - clear and well explained
        - nice conclusion
        - makes sense overall
        - left me curious
        - good summary
      questions: []
