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The Atlantic·5 min read·medium

The Hidden Cost of Optimizing Everything

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Charlie Warzel
The Hidden Cost of Optimizing Everything
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This article explores the tension between modern technological optimization and the value of small, inefficient human rituals. It features a discussion on how prioritizing efficiency can disconnect individuals from sensory experiences and meaningful social interactions.

How technology is disconnecting us from life’s small pleasures

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