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As Real America breaks down the ossified libertarianism of Free America, Just America assails the complacent meritocracy of Smart America.
George Packer
theatlantic.com
But the villain here is not necessarily the Internet, or even the idea of social media; it is the invasive logic of commercial social media and its financial incentive to keep us in a profitable state of anxiety, envy, and distraction. It is furthermore the cult of individuality and personal branding that grow out of such platforms and affect the way we think about our offline selves and the places where we actually live.
How to Do Nothing
Jenny Odell
In other words, next time you’re feeling happy or calm, joyful or content, or some other pleasant emotion, take the opportunity to fully notice what that feels like. Notice what you feel in your body. Notice how you’re breathing, talking, or gesturing. Notice any urges, thoughts, memories, sensations, and images. Take a few moments to appreciate this emotion; to enjoy it.
The Happiness Trap
Russ Harris
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