Is this better than reading?

I don’t know about you but I don’t read much these days.

I like writing because it’s the best way to think.
But I always prefer audiobooks, podcasts or videos when it comes to consuming content.

I’m guessing most people are the same.
So I was wondering what could I do to cater to this.

I tried recording an audio-only essay and it’s tragic.
You can’t bear to listen.

Hence the idea of using an AI text-to-speech tool to read my essay.

So here is a British robot speaking better than me.

Let me know what you think.
Is this better than reading?

Should I do more of this?
Or is this cheating?