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This colum n is being written in silence. I have one window open on m y laptop, no other devices in the room and I aim to finish it in 52 minutes. Four weeks ago, I had 38 windows open, was listening to an audiobook and having a lively discussion with colleagues on WhatsApp – all at the same time. This page took half a day to write.

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