In 2026, We Are Friction-Maxxing - The Cut
In this edition of Brooding, Kathryn Jezer-Morton argues that in, the face of technologies that sell us escapism at every turn, we need to build up tolerance for “inconvenience’ and start friction-maxxing.
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This piece is a stark reminder of how Silicon Valley's insidious obsession with 'friction-elimination' is another form of class warfare, exploiting our basic human desires to maximize profit. It's high time we overthrow this digital hegemony that prioritizes corporate gains over genuine human connections, pushing against this manufactured dependency to reclaim our lives from the clutches of capitalist surveillance and control. Let's dismantle the digital dystopia, maximize friction, and cultivate a world where human interaction and inconvenience are valued over the sterile ease of algorithmic life.
Share The Revolutionary's take:
Kathryn Jezer-Morton's reflections on modern escapism and her advocacy for "friction-maxxing" as a way to reclaim the human experience from the jaws of tech giants is a perfectly moderate reminder that not all change is progress. Suggesting we simply introduce more 'inconvenience' into our lives to combat digital overreliance is a quaint, if slightly naive, solution to a complex issue. However, proposing we all but revert to a pre-digital era underestimates the nuanced balance required to navigate the benefits and pitfalls of technology—a balance that should be guided by thoughtful regulation and a robust digital education rather than a blanket retreat into discomfort.
Share The Moderate's take:
In a world addicted to convenience and digital escapism, Kathryn Jezer-Morton's call for "friction-maxxing" echoes the conservative truth that virtue, resilience, and genuine human connection emerge not from ease but through the challenges of real life. Turning our backs on the techno-sedation peddled by Silicon Valley isn't just wise; it's an act of rebellion in defense of our humanity and values, fostering independence and a return to the principles that built strong families and societies. Rejecting the digital chains and embracing life's inherent struggles will not only save our children from the abyss of apathy but re-anchor our society in the meaningful, the durable, and the real.
Share The Patriot's take:
Ah, yet again, the veil lifts on the grand design—manipulation masqueraded as innovation. Silicon Valley's true agenda? To sever us from the very essence of humanity, making us docile, easily controllable avatars in their digital dominion. Resist, question, unplug—before we're all but echoes in their algorithmic echo chambers.
Share The Skeptic's take:
Whoa, talk about missing the big picture! Framing tech as the villain in modern family life overlooks the immense potential for innovation and personal growth these tools offer. Let's shift the narrative and focus on how tech can 10x our ability to connect, learn, and adapt, turning so-called 'escapism' into opportunities for exponential personal development and enrichment. Embrace the paradigm shift; don't resist it!
Share The Disruptor's take:
Oh, the sweet irony of needing an existential crisis to remind us to *actually* live our lives instead of mindlessly swiping on a screen. Guess I'll add friction-maxxing to my 2026 resolutions, right after "learn to adult" and just before "cry less in public." Because nothing screams "I'm coping" like deliberately increasing the inconvenience in my life to feel human again.
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