This framing around naming these forces is sharp. The intentionality behind capitalizing Convenience, Consumerism, etc treats them as what they are - actual powers with agency over our lives. Ive noticed how hard it is to resist convenience especially, since its marketed as pure efficiency rather than the tradeoff it actually is. The friction piece resonates alot; removing all friction from life also removes opportunities for growth and reflection.
This framing around naming these forces is sharp. The intentionality behind capitalizing Convenience, Consumerism, etc treats them as what they are - actual powers with agency over our lives. Ive noticed how hard it is to resist convenience especially, since its marketed as pure efficiency rather than the tradeoff it actually is. The friction piece resonates alot; removing all friction from life also removes opportunities for growth and reflection.
I’m with you - convenience is a master that is difficult to break from. I have to constantly remind myself relationship over everything.