While it’s incredibly far from being a unique observation: we are hit with a digital wall of voices. The conversations we have daily feel louder and noisier than ever. Make the mistake of searching one thing and suddenly an algorithm is pulling you down a black hole: feeding you miracle solutions, contradicting advice, a dozen competing brands, and divisive opinions for the next week… or for as long as you keep clicking in search of your solution.

We’re incentivized to make decisions faster to dull the multitude of voices. We seek solace in solutions like ChatGPT, serving a singular, concise answer in the format of a friendly but one-sided conversation instead of an endless feed. Decisions become easier for a moment. Does anyone else ever feel compelled to respond to their chats with a thank you message for the relief?