The Small Stuff The Sensory Enchantment of Everyday Life, UK Edition

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Title: The Small Stuff The Sensory Enchantment of Everyday Life, UK Edition
Author: Ian Bogost
Category: Mental Health, Social Science, Sociology, Crafts & Hobbies, Self Help, Guides & Handbooks, Happiness
Language: English | 376 str. Pages | ISBN: 9781802066159​

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A lively and witty guide to reclaiming connection with our physical world
In an era dominated by convenience and efficiency, you'd think life would be easier and, most importantly, happier. Shouldn't all the time saved by technology leave us with more for ourselves? The Atlantic columnist, game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost thinks not. From digital tickets to automated taps, he argues that the simple, tactile pleasures of daily life have been replaced by sleek but soulless design.
Through engaging anecdotes and sharp analysis of our dematerialized lives, Bogost uncovers how modern conveniences not only fail to deliver on their promises but also rob us of moments that keep us grounded and human. The Small Stuff is not a nostalgic trip through the analogue world of a bygone era but instead reframes our view of the material world from merely utilitarian into a site of joy and gratification. Finding happiness, Bogost shows us, doesn't require...

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