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Despite having countless vivid dreams, why is it virtually impossible to read a book or check your phone screen while dreaming?

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Despite having countless vivid dreams, why is it virtually impossible to read a book or check your phone screen while dreaming?

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Despite having countless vivid dreams, why is it virtually impossible to read a book or check your phone screen while dreaming?
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