The paradox is that “slow” is not always synonymous with “slow.” Often, taking your time to complete a task will result in quicker results. It’s also feasible to act quickly while keeping a slow pace of thought.
Speed has played a wonderful and liberating role in the transformation of our world. Without the Internet or air travel, who would want to survive?
The issue is that our obsession with completing tasks faster and faster has become out of control; it has morphed into an addiction and a form of drug.