Technology may inhibit the cultivation of patience from "summary" of The Glass Cage by Nicholas Carr
In today's technology-driven world, we have become accustomed to instant gratification. With the click of a button or the swipe of a screen, we can have our desires fulfilled almost instantaneously. This ease and convenience have led to a decrease in our patience, as we have grown accustomed to getting what we want quickly and effortlessly. The rise of automation and artificial intelligence has further exacerbated this issue. As machines take over tasks that once required human effort and time, we are no longer forced to wait or exercise patience. Everything is expedited, and we are constantly in a state of hurry, rushing from one task to the next without taking the time to be present and patient. Our reliance on technology has also affected our ability to cultivate patience in other areas of our lives. For example, in our interactions with others, we have become accustomed to instant communication through text messages and social media. We...
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