The Art of Getting Lost in Wikipedia Articles

The Classic Binge-Reading Technique

Start by clicking on a random article, then follow the rabbit hole of linked articles until you've spent hours reading about the history of 19th century French impressionism.

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The Wikipedia Wormhole

Find a seemingly innocuous article, then click on every single link, even if it's just a minor reference. Hours will pass, and so will your deadlines.

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The Reverse Chronological Technique

Start at the end of an article, then work your way backwards, reading every single footnote and reference. Before you know it, you've spent the entire day reading about the history of the world.

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