most of our time and attention is consumed by endless variations of low-quality options. Consumer capitalism presents us with doors and passages which only lead us deeper into the labyrinth, distracting us from making the decisions that really matter. These low-quality options are Dead Ends. They sometimes lead to modest rewards, but it’s a lot of

Convenience culture seduces us into imagining that we might find room for everything important by eliminating only life’s tedious tasks. But it’s a lie. You have to choose a few things, sacrifice everything else, and deal with the inevitable sense of loss that results.

In a saturated world, there can be a fresh appreciation for the elimination of benefits, as long as that elimination is thoughtfully executed. When people are accustomed to having too much, they will luxuriate in the absence of things they’ve come to take for granted.