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One Simple Trick To Stop Doomscrolling - Catherine Price

Chris Williamson

Most people spend between four and six hours daily on their phones, with younger generations like Gen Z and Alpha using them even more intensively than older cohorts. Catherine Price argues that this screen time represents a significant opportunity cost, displacing other vital activities such as rea …

The Collapse of American Politics - Ezra Klein

Chris Williamson

Ezra Klein addresses the phenomenon of being perceived as a celebrity or an "unlikely thirst trap," arguing that maintaining a private "backstage" life is essential for doing good work and preserving mental independence. He warns against allowing public perception to colonize one's internal world, c …