Did you know that information overload is not a modern phenomenon? It’s true; the concept was first raised in 1903 by the German sociologist Georg Simmel, who reckoned that city life and all its distractions and stimulations turned its inhabitants into jaded individuals. Today, as we drown in information overload, we all crave a dose of simplicity and uncomplicated pleasures—whatever makes us happy makes us feel secure and satiated. It’s why pets are so central to modern life; they give us unconditional love and are loyal and constant. In this age of information overload, we could all do with a bit of winnowing.

Source: Forbes April 16, 2019 09:11 UTC