The hidden cost of frictionless tech
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In “The Cost of No Friction,” Will Ellis argues that adolescence depends on cognitive struggle, the effort of thinking, questioning and forming independent judgement, to build identity and critical reasoning. He warns that frictionless digital tools risk short-circuiting this developmental work, weakening young people’s capacity for agency and resilience.
Why we recommend it: It makes a clear case for why limiting tech isn’t about being anti-technology; it’s about protecting the healthy struggle kids need to grow into confident, independent thinkers.
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