Short Reads Social #10: The Tyranny of Expectations (July 28th)

Do we expect too much? Has being able to measure and quantify outcomes distorted how we see the world?

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Short-Read Socials are back! Come meet with like-minded and unlikeminded people to talk about the topic of the month. Topic to be determined!
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How does it work?

The event is casual. You can talk to anyone there with or without our prompt sheets, either about the month's topic or about whatever you want. Open philosophical discussion, including for controversial topics, is welcome but be respectful :)
If you've read/watched/heard anything related to the topic of the month, feel free to bring it in! Not necessarily physically, but you can if you want... If not, here are some thought-provoking reads to start you off (read as many or as few as you want):
The Jackpot Age The Particular Misery of College-Admissions TikTok
Why Tracking Your Symptoms Can Make You Feel Worse What Data Can’t Do
P.S. bypass paywalls here Feel free to post other recommendations (blogs, movies, tv episodes, video essays, etc.) in the comments!