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Technology should leave you more capable, not more dependent. Those are not the same upgrade.

16 SEP 2026TECHNOLOGY

The test is what happens when it is unavailable. If the thing has taught you something, you are still able. If it has only done something for you, you are back where you started and out of practice.

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