Check out [[Daily Reading]] for context. ## Today's Picks of the Internet #### [Against Netflix](https://www.forourposterity.com/against-netflix/) As a society, are we too forgiving towards the act of squandering time on Netflix? How much potential does society lose due to *Netflix & Chill* ? Is there a way we can protect the future generations from over-indulging in *content consumption* and look towards *content creation* ? Inspired by this piece, I have analysed this topic in detail in [[Moving Beyond the Netflix Binge]]. #### [6 strategies that will make you a better reader - and person](https://ideas.ted.com/6-strategies-that-will-make-you-a-better-reader-and-person/) - Stop reading books that you don't enjoy - It's okay to not finish a book - Maintain a [commonplace book](https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2023/06/what-is-a-commonplace-book.html#:~:text=A%20commonplace%20book%20is%20a,a%20database%20than%20a%20diary.) - To the science nerds, think of this as your lab record - Reread the masters - Pick up classics - Ask people you admire for book recommendations - Don't just learn from experience - Pick up a book and learn from those who have already walked your journey - Get out of a dry spell - If you have not read a book in a long time, then pick up a familiar book to restart your reading --- #### Like what you see? Would you like to support me? Easy! Head over to [this link](https://refind.com/?invite=7b7e76f6e0) and subscribe to receive **Refind** newsletters. Every day Refind picks the most relevant links from around the web for you. Loved by 400k curious minds.