I came to the realization (through another commenter on HN) that I never actually read things I save. It’s just where my good intentions go to die. If it’s not worth reading in the moment, I don’t read it. I’ve been using a little bit of AI summaries to get more context from an article if I’m not actually going to read it, or want to see if it’s worth reading.
I use instapaper for distraction-free reading with my morning tea on the balcony, or for the occasional commute.
The reading list is not an obligation, just an option.