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Claim Text: Psychologists have claimed that evolutionary biology leaves humans ill-equipped to deal with giant, slow-moving problems.
Simplified Text: Psychologists claim that evolutionary biology makes humans ill-equipped for giant, slow-moving problems.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Psychology Evolutionary Biology
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM (2 weeks ago)

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I’m Exhausted. You’re Demoralized. We Weren’t Built for a World Like This.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/opinion/boring-politics-exhaustion.html

The author argues that humans are ill-equipped to handle the rapid pace of modern problems like climate change and AI, leading to widespread fatigue and demoralization. He suggests that political leaders should aim to restore a sense of calm and address these overwhelming issues.

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