[corysama]

When I'm in a rush for a tldr, I want to flick through a few slides and move on with browsing something else. But, there are a lot of times that I'm not in a rush. When I'm taking a walk or riding the bus, an MP3 of a presentation is a great way to have someone slowly explain an idea that I'm interested in -but not enough to actively concentrate on researching.

Relaxing at home on the couch is another time that I'm not in a rush. I've largely replaced evening TV time with watching presentations on various topics. InfoQ is perfect for that. I get to have an expert take an hour to carefully explain a topic that I'm only tangentially interested in while I semi-nap on my couch after dinner with a beer. This has become a low-effort means for me to gain a high-level understanding of a broad range of topics that I wouldn't otherwise have the time or willpower to sit down and actively study.