The Value of Negative Friction in the Digital Age

In a world where information is easily accessible, the experience of obtaining knowledge is different when there is some negative friction involved. The loss of negativity and friction changes the subjective experience of being a person in the modern digital world. Advice is given to recognize this and not want to participate in it, which is to 'be an idiot,' meaning not to be stupid, but rather to be a common person who doesn't necessarily participate in public affairs or aspire to hold public office.