Get In Loser, We’re Friction-Maxxing

ICYMI by Slate Podcasts

Aug 19, 202651:07Society & Culture

Technology keeps trying to “fix” every small inconvenience in our lives, which has rendered us completely unable to endure basic hurdles such as sitting in silence, navigating unfamiliar social social interactions, and d...

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