As AI tools rapidly eclipsed all other news on the horizon by promising that they could do everything for us. That is, they can relieve us from common chores like writing (ugh!) or reading (gosh, no!), or even thinking (who does that?), so we can have more free time for what matters. Is it just me, or does this beg the question, “Well, what ma

"When everything is readily available and consumable, contemplative attention is impossible." (Byung-Chal Han, Vita Contemplativa)

Because our minds are prey to anxiety and despair, we need to keep ourselves busy. We need a project. It shouldn’t be too large or dependent on many. The project should send us to sleep every night weary but satisfied.

Going on vacation offers us the chance to be unhappy somewhere else with better weather.