[Not A Speck Of Cereal]

Squinky, my take is that it would be a process and experience that would be a growth period, and it could even be a moment of discovery if you end up being read.

But even if not, it would be a flexing of intellectual muscle that would be beneficial.

I think I've said this before here, but Miles Davis once told a horn player--when asked how he could improve his playing--Miles replied "Learn to play the piano".

I think the same logic applies here. Expanding your palette and experience space cannot hurt--you can only learn from it.