The internet of old was a vibrant bazaar. It was noisy, chaotic, and offbeat. Every click brought you somewhere new, sometimes unpredictable, letting you uncover curiosities you hadn’t even known to look for. The internet of today, however, is a slick concierge. It speaks in soothing statements and offers a frictionless and flattering experience.

This has stripped us of something profoundly human: the joy of exploring and questioning. We’ve willingly become creatures of instant gratification. Why wait? Why struggle? The change may seem innocent, or even inevitable, but it’s also transforming our relationship with the very notions of effort and uncertainty in ways we’re just beginning to understand. By delegating effort, do we lose the traits that help us navigate the unknown—or even to th

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