Links #1

[soundofwonder]

Finally got around to reading some articles I saved, so I'm posting the more interesting ones here in the hope that I can continue this (ie. reading more articles):

Other Side Of Paradise: How I Left A Buddhist Retreat In Handcuffs - As with most things, overdoing what seems like a mundane action will most likely have side effects after all.

Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound - A look at how skim reading may have possibly contributed to how society is like now.

Elwood, Illinois (Pop. 2,200), Has Become a Vital Hub of America’s Consumer Economy. And It’s Hell. - The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

How to write image descriptions - A useful guide for people who have no idea how much to put in their alt text (ie. me)