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The problem with social media platforms is not just that they seek to hook us on their products, it’s also that they offer themselves as the answer to profound human desires, which they are ultimately unable to satisfy. We are promised well-being and even joy, but are instead enlisted into a form of life that yields burnout, unhappiness, loneliness, and cynicism. I would quickly add that this is a problem is not limited to tech companies, it is the problem at the root of our entire economic order. But one thing at a time.
Desire, Dopamine, and the Internet
The Convivial Society
Don’t dismiss meditation as a *“woowoo spiritual practice.”* Meditation has been proven to sharpen attention, enhance focus, manage stress, and reign in impulsiveness. **This simple practice creates real, physical changes in the parts of your brain that control willpower.**
I Have 10 Pieces of Willpower Wisdom to Share With You
Charlotte Grysolle
They believe in credentials and expertise—not just as tools for success, but as qualifications for class entry. They’re not nationalistic—quite the opposite—but they have a national narrative. Call it “Smart America.”
George Packer
theatlantic.com
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