New and Old #250
Modern life, cheap TVs, highway expansion, and (not) mandating beauty
Modern life is good actually, Chris Arnade Walks the World, Chris Arnade, January 6, 2026
One of the most underappreciated things about the recent past was how common boredom was. When I was twelve we went to visit my brother who was living in rural Philippines, working with the local rice farmers. It made my life in Florida seem enchanting by comparison. Everyone w…