People often overstate how time-strapped we actually are. Look at the reality: the average person using AI tools? They're mostly exploring novelty value or grinding niche optimizations—not reshaping their entire existence. The real pattern here is subtler. Those who control major platforms have every incentive to amplify narratives of scarcity and urgency. Why? Because anxiety keeps users engaged. The algorithm rewards friction, not clarity. When you feel squeezed, you stay. When you feel ahead, you leave. So next time you hear that time is disappearing, ask yourself who benefits from that story being true.