Is Your Web Browser a Credit Card for Your Time?

Studies have shown that credit cards and other forms of non-tangible currency make it easier for people to spend more than they otherwise might (and in many ways, this is precisely what they are designed to do). The internet has developed a similar model, pushing us to spend more time than we have on advertisements and other distractions. In a day and age when time is more precious than ever, how might we moderate this subtle "message" of the internet? This thoughtful article, explores these questions and more.

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