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The Social Consequences of Diminishing Willingness to Be Uncomfortable
The diminishing willingness to be uncomfortable has led to never before seen levels of anxiety in society, despite the fact that the world is objectively safer and wealthier. This lack of willingness to be uncomfortable stems from the prevalence of predictive technologies that aim to remove friction, obstacles, and discomfort, ultimately reducing the ability to tolerate uncertainty. Additionally, artificial intimacy, such as multitasking during conversations, contributes to feelings of ambiguous loss and heightened anxiety in social interactions.
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