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Brett Bowden, "Now Is Not the Time: Inside Our Obsession with the Present" (Iff Books, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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The Perils of Instant Action

This chapter explores the modern obsession with immediacy and its impact on decision-making, stressing the need for patience and reflection. Through various examples, it advocates for a long-term perspective that recognizes the complexities of situations rather than rushing towards hasty conclusions.

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