Sarah (7800 KP) rated Notes on a Nervous Planet in Books
Apr 27, 2020
This is definitely very relevant to today's society and it really is fascinating. Nothing Haig says in this is particularly surprising - it's all really just plain and simple common sense - and this is my sole criticism. However it's well written, engaging and full of interesting and intriguing facts. It really is the truth about modern society and it's all rather scary. And worst of all its depressing how true this is. This is a wonderfully straight and open commentary on modern life and it's refreshing to read something so brutally honest.
This has definitely made me think again about all of my social media usage and reading news apps. It really isnt helpful for your mental health!
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