The High Cost of a Frictionless Life

The smoother life gets, the less human it feels

Everyday life used to have texture.

You stood in line, talked to the people behind you, forgot the milk, and went back. You asked a neighbor for help, or a friend for a cup of flour.

Now groceries arrive at your door. Movies stream on demand. Tasks get outsourced to AI that can write your list, finish your thought, even mimic your tone.

It all works so wel…