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Dan D'Agostino's avatar

I sometimes wonder if it's only those of us who came of age before the Internet who can really see this. Are Millenials and Gen Z just too plugged into technology to be able to appreciate that it's possible to live without so much of it -- or at least so many of the platforms that are such a part of our lives? And social media provides a kind of daily dose of narcissism and self-obsession (and not just among the young) that I think it's got to be very hard to break free from.

A more human-centred approach to living is definitely worth fighting for, but is it possible if so many are unable to even appreciate that such a way of life is possible?

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Sutee Dee's avatar

In a Substack world, the mountain would become a metaphor for the obstacles that writers must overcome in order to have enough stats to share in a growth post.

Seriously though, this is one of the most compelling analyses of our current culture that I've seen on Substack or anywhere. It deserves many readings.

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