Net Loss; QE72 by Sebastian Smee literary-fiction And he offers a rare

And he offers a rare glimpse into the world of international intelligence and life as a spook

or all of the above

their liberties drift away

it seems the best time ever to be a woman in Australia

Net Loss; QE72 by Sebastian Smee literary-fiction And he offers a rareWe live in an age of constant distraction. Is there a price to pay for this? In this superb essay, renowned critic Sebastian Smee explores the fate of the inner life in the age of the internet. Throughout history, artists and thinkers have cultivated the deep self, and seen value in solitude and reflection. But today, with social media, wall to wall marketing and the agitation of modern life, everything feels illuminated, transparent. We feel bereft