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Preface: What if contentment were easy? -- The sensory enchantment of everyday life -- 1. The small stuff -- 2. Happiness, satisfaction, gratification -- 3. The problem with marshmallows -- How you got dematerialized -- 4. The decline of sensory life -- 5. Why you can't open doors -- 6. You can't control what you do not own -- 7. Working anywhere means working nowhere -- 8. Every place is the same now -- 9. Adrift in the data sea -- 10. Automated away -- The path back to gratification -- 11. Reclaiming sensory life -- 12. Heap wonder on everything -- 13. Get a haircut every day -- 14. Talk about anything -- 15. Keep some junk around -- 16. Live your life sideways -- 17. Spend your day in its moments -- Conclusion: Build a relationship with everything
In an era dominated by convenience and efficiency, one would think that life would be simpler, easier, and most importantly, happier. After all, shouldn't all the time saved with machines and technology leave us with more time for ourselves? The Atlantic columnist Ian Bogost thinks not. From digital tickets to automated faucets, he argues that the simple pleasures of daily life have been stripped away, replaced by sleek, but soulless, design. Through engaging anecdotes and sharp analysis, Bogost uncovers how modern conveniences not only fail to deliver on their promises but also rob us of small, satisfying tasks and moments that keep us grounded and human. He challenges us to rethink our daily interactions with the material world and illuminates how the loss of these tangible interactions has contributed to widespread feelings of disconnection and dissatisfaction. But all hope is not lost. Bogost guides us to identify and appreciate the overlooked joys hidden in everyday life. By reforming how we approach ordinary tasks, we can rediscover the gratification embedded in the tactile world around us. --