Reading

Rachael Jacobs shares a personal experience on public transit that sparked the #illridewithyou hashtag. via Quartz

Leo Babauta reflects on his successes and failures over the past year, including completing his Zen Habits book and improving his Sea Change program. via Zen Habits

Top executives from the media and advertising industries share their holiday book recommendations, with genres ranging from historical fiction and philosophy to business and psychology. via Digiday.

This 2014 article from Digiday examines key trends in how millennials consumed media in 2014, covering topics like traditional publications, online video habits, brand preferences, and top mobile apps among this demographic. via Digiday.

Prime rib, a cut of beef known for its tenderness, can be cooked to perfection by following this guide. via The Kitchn

Leo Babauta shares life-changing strategies for overcoming obstacles and finding motivation to make significant life changes. via Zen Habits

Scientific evidence suggests enhanced interrogation techniques may have limited potential for obtaining accurate intelligence compared to other methods. via Brain Blogger

Bon Appétit shares a roundup of recipes featured in their 2014 issues.

The Senate released a report on the CIA's use of torture, which details horrific treatment of detainees. via kottke.org

A newly declassified Senate report details "enhanced interrogation techniques" used by the CIA on al-Qaeda suspects after 9/11, including torture such as waterboarding and sleep deprivation. via Quartz

A US Senate report confirms that the CIA used torture on suspected terrorists, but it didn't help the US find Osama bin Laden.

Philosopher Daniel Cloud argues that humans actively shape language and culture rather than being passively influenced by them. via Quartz