Research as a Leisure Activity
Substack - https://readsurrounded.substack.com/ In this video, we examine why the modern obsession with speed and convenience is quietly destroying our ability to think original thoughts. Instead of treating research as a task to be optimized, we should reach for serendipity, friction, and daydreaming to guide us. Featuring insights from: Nicholas Carr • Haruki Murakami • Henrik Karlsson ✉️ Contact: [email protected]
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