Dedicated the case for commitment in an age of infinite browsing

In a culture of restlessness and indecision, which causes tension in people's lives, a civic advocate, using examples from history, personal stories, and applied psychology, shows how purposeful commitment can be a powerful force.

Main Author: Davis, Pete, 1989- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Avid Reader Press, 2021.
Edition: First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Two cultures
  • The pleasures of infinite browsing mode
  • The pains of infinite browsing mode
  • Between liberation and dedication
  • Long-haul heroism
  • A tour of the counterculture
  • The fear of regret and the freedom of purpose
  • The fear of association and the comfort of friends
  • The fear of missing out and the joy of depth
  • Open options economics: money versus particular things
  • Open options morality: indifference versus honor
  • Open options education: advancement versus attachment
  • The flood and the forest
  • An invitation.