ICYMI - Get In Loser, We’re Friction-Maxxing

Slate Culture

Aug 19, 202651:07Arts

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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