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"if something isn’t worth consuming at 1x, it’s not worth consuming at all"

Depends A LOT on what kind of content you're watching.

I've been studying physics lately and a lecturer talks slowly so 2x makes a lot of sense. Maybe even I know the subject somewhat but I believe the lecturer has a few insights or connections to point out that I haven't seen. But perhaps it's burried in the middle of the lecture. It really doesn't make sense to listen to the whole lecture at 1x speed. Much better to 2x to the "unfamiliar part" and then rewatch and carefully consider that part at 1x speed.

Also, some very intelligent people just speak/think slowly. They have interesting things to say but slowly.

On the other hand, if you're watching a highly-produced video (such as a movie), I think it's quite ridiculous to watch it at any speed other than 1x. It was paced that way for a reason (if it's worth watching).

I don't really understand why folks have to be so "binary" about playback speed.