We've spent the last decade optimising everything: next-day delivery, one-tap payments, infinite scroll, food at the door in 20 minutes. And yet somehow, most of us feel more scattered, less satisfied, and less capable than ever. I read an article about 'friction-maxxing' in The Cut, and wanted to explore why?

Katherine's article in The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/article/brooding-friction-maxxing-new-years-2026-resolution.html

The catch-up friends bonus episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t3hom9tw1TYmCalzFO2Si

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Why our frictionless lives are making us miserable and how to stop it

Working Hard with Grace Beverley

Why our frictionless lives are making us miserable and how to stop it