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Why sustainable technology can increase anxiety

My smart home energy system sends me notifications every time I use too much power and now I feel guilty about taking long showers in my own house.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Tools designed for environmental awareness transform daily comfort into sources of moral judgment.

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“Where Are You with Sustainable technology?”

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