Happy Friday,
Let’s get right to the best on psychology, culture, and thought from around the Internet, shall we?
Jonathan Haidt has written a follow-up to his piece on social media’s effect of undermining democracy. He extends three arguments, after hearing from critics; and is writing a book on the topic! Hooray. I don’t necessarily think social media is the only factor, but it is a visible factor, and driven by some other factors.
Thoughts on Procrastination, written in the act of procrastination.
While I am endlessly curious about the daily routines of those around me, I can’t say I’ve ever been specifically interested in visiting writers’ homes. Mason Currey’s visit to the home of Robert Graves – and the attention expended to maintain the home – have sparked my interest, however.
A reminder to schedule “easy” days, even after “not so hard” days. Scheduling recovery days after a huge effort is rather obvious. Scheduling a recovery day (or more) after several “tough, but not hard days” is less obvious, yet still essential. Fatigue is real, whether you’ve gone all out in a single effort, or just consistently executing for a sustained period. It’s true in the gym, and it’s true in life.
Robert Caro’s “Anatomy of a 9$ Burglary”. This story from the legendary biographer, before he became the legendary biographer, is about a petty crime which ended up having an outsized effect on all involved involved. Consider: Our actions truly affect ourselves the least.
Currently reading: “On Reading and Books” by Arthur Schopenhauer
Have a great weekend.
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