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The long read: What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit (www.theguardian.com)
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Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collective effort

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[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Do people really measure berries by "gallons"?

[–] nyan@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 week ago

Only in the US. But they do tend to be measured and sold by volume (rather than weight) in contexts like farmer's markets and pick-your-own operations.

[–] HailSeitan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

If you’re picking them, you’re probably paid by the gallon