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The systems quietly shaping everyday life.

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Technology / Essay

The Price of Convenience

An effortless interface often rests on complicated dependencies. The useful question is what happens when it stops working.

Martin Lumen · 3 min read
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The Invisible City

Modern life feels simple because complexity has been moved out of sight. The smoother a system becomes, the easier it is to forget that somebody—and something—is holding it together.

Martin Lumen · 2 min read

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