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How online arguments consume time meant for real responsibilities

I spent three hours crafting the perfect response to someone who was wrong on the internet and then realized I was supposed to pick up my kids from school an hour ago.

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The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital conflicts can become so consuming they eclipse the immediate duties and relationships that actually matter.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Twitter and X — the politics of outrage?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.