Fri. 03/25 - Digital Rest Stop Ahead

<p><strong><em>Digital resting points are an increasingly popular way to recharge and slow down in the midst of endless scrolling. Plus, are we facing a “sensory extinction?” And, meet the giant eerie glowing orb that might be installed in London.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/goodnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indeed.com/goodnews</a></li><li>Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at <a href="http://shopify.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shopify.com/kottke</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/22/digital-rest-stop-doomscrolling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doomscrolling got you down? Take a break at a digital rest stop.</a> (Washington Post)</li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/22971739/david-george-haskell-sounds-wild-broken-sensory-extinction-crisis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Animal sounds are a marvel of evolution. We can't afford to drown them out.</a> (Vox)</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/fW-mixqTTwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mount Rainier National Park Washington State, Nature Sounds</a> (4K Relaxation Videos, YouTube)</li><li><a href="https://www.ridehome.info/show/kottke-ride-home/fri-0318-what-do-we-lose-by-keeping-the-lights-on/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fri. 03/18 - What Do We Lose By Keeping The Lights On?</a> (Kottke Ride Home)</li><li><a href="https://consequence.net/2022/03/msg-sphere-london/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City of London approves terrifying, gargantuan spherical music venue</a> (Consequence of Sound)&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/everything-you-need-to-know-about-msg-sphere-in-las-vegas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything You Need to Know About MSG Sphere in Las Vegas</a> (Vital Vegas)</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/23/londons-madison-square-garden-s