Read one in-depth article

Read a long, well-written article on a subject you know little about.

Why it helps

Short feeds keep us skimming. A longer piece lets you follow an argument and learn something with real depth.

How to do it

1. Pick an article of at least a thousand words on an unfamiliar topic.
2. Read it in one go without switching tabs.
3. Write down one new fact or idea you learned.

Make it easier

Read a medium-length article.

Make it harder

Read two articles that disagree and compare them.