The Meaning Crisis Nobody Is Talking About (opens in new tab)

A father sits in a parking lot outside a soccer field. His watch tells him how well he slept. His phone tells him how many steps he has taken. An app reminds him to drink water. Another app reminds him to meditate. A podcast explains how to become more present. He listens to it while answering work emails. The child eventually emerges from practice. The father looks up. For a moment. Then back down. Nothing about this scene is unusual anymore.