The Genius of "No"

Say "no" like you mean it, because AI can't

Jun 30, 2025

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There are many reasons to read Byung-Chul Han’s The Burnout Society. It is a plea for leisure and contemplation. Heck, it is even a plea for people to write shorter books (it is around 72 pages).

It is also an encomium to “no.” Why does this tiny two-letter word matter today?

The Genius of "No"

Say "no" like you mean it, because AI can't

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