I am doing a literature survey on a topic where I think I have some knowledge. This is largely boring. Reading what others think when I can already state most of their position for them. Even so, this is necessary. Every once in a while I realize my thinking was incomplete.
Like a good conversation, I get more out of the experience if I spend more time listening. Same with reading. I need to put work into hearing the other person rather than jumping to an erroneous conclusion.