Brain rot is costing us democracy. Here's how to get it back. | Damita Pressl

Have you ever lied to a stranger about what you do for a living? I haven't yet, but um I find myself considering it quite a lot. I'm a journalist and whenever a cab driver asks me, "So, what do you do. " Sometimes I just want to say I'm a tax accountant and enjoy 20 minutes of silence. Unfortunately, I'm an honest person. From the many conversations that have ensued with cab drivers about my profession, I have brought for you today a compilation of my favorite quotes, a highlight reel, if you will. One said ...