The web has an almost infinite capacity for storage and memory yet its prevailing use is an acceleration of ephemerality. The reasons for this are complex to say the least (of which financial short term gain is probably the most prevalent). But this doesn’t mean the tendency can’t be resisted. Perhaps books as well as their online siblings could be... See more

Collecting and archiving are ways to reclaim and own our attention—they are acts of meaning-making. These practices are rituals: habits and skills that demand time, patience, and a willingness to look beyond the surface.

To collect well is to resist algorithmic influence. A true collection reflects deeply personal values and a genuine desire to... See more

• Record ordinary moments in themed journals.


• Keep a running list of all the moments you’ve been appreciated or the times you’ve been overwhelmed with gratitude for life, save these as emotional Tupperware for a tough day


• Cherish the history embedded in your unclosed browser tabs.


• Gather things you love in folk databases: spreadsheets, bulleted lists,

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