Deep Dive: Why Aren’t We Happier by Now?
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This deep dive explores the mechanics of modern technological exhaustion through Julian Brown’s essays, “Why Aren’t We Happier By Now?” and “Whole Fruit, Processed Juice.”
* The Fallacy of Abundance ( Volume ≠ Value): Society operates under the assumption that greater access to data, options, and connections automatically yields greater intelligence and happiness. In reality, massive abundance shifts human cognition from discovery to ruthless filtration—searching for quick disqualifiers just to shrink an overwhelming pile.
* The Compression Cycle: Modern platforms must compress…
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