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There’s a statistic about loneliness that I keep thinking about. Among UK retirees, isolation has been called a public health crisis. Not “a shame.” Not “an unfortunate side effect of getting older.” A public health crisis. The kind that costs…

Picture this: You’re finally sitting down to a hot dinner. Naturally, the phone rings immediately, because the universe has a strict policy against uninterrupted meals. You answer, expecting a robotic voice warning you that your car’s extended warranty is about…
Remember when the only thing in your house that listened to you was the dog? And even then, he only paid attention if you were holding a piece of cheese. Today, things are a little different. You can’t walk into…

Have you ever visited a garden center to buy a single bag of potting soil, only to come home and find your phone suddenly showing you ads for competitive lawnmower racing? You start to wonder if your phone is psychic.…

Picture this: You are on the shared family computer, trying to look up a surprise anniversary gift for your spouse. Or maybe you’re trying to figure out why your left knee makes a noise resembling a rusty gate every time…

Imagine you are sitting in your favorite armchair, enjoying a cup of coffee, and minding your own business. Suddenly, the phone rings. It’s a very polite person named “Kevin” from a company you’ve never heard of, and he wants to…

You’re sitting in your favorite chair, enjoying a quiet cup of coffee. Suddenly, your phone buzzes, dings, and lights up like a pinball machine. Is it an emergency? Has your bank account been compromised? Is your grandson calling to say…

Imagine you’re finally doing some spring cleaning. You open a desk drawer and discover a tangled ball of mystery cords, three dead AA batteries, and that old smartphone you replaced four years ago. You decide to be a good citizen…

Picture this. You’re at your local coffee shop, enjoying a lukewarm latte and reading up on the latest gardening trends on your laptop. Suddenly, nature calls. You are now faced with one of modern life’s greatest dilemmas. Do you unplug…

You’re sitting comfortably in your favorite chair, innocently playing a game of digital Solitaire or scrolling through photos of your grandkid’s latest soccer game. Suddenly, a notification pops onto your screen, blocking your view. It demands attention. It wants you…