
Do Chairs Have Consciousness? (And Are They Judging Us?)
A whimsical essay pondering whether chairs might secretly have consciousness — and if they do, are they quietly judging us for the crumbs, the slouching, and the occasional fart?
Not what you were thinking…
A whimsical essay pondering whether chairs might secretly have consciousness — and if they do, are they quietly judging us for the crumbs, the slouching, and the occasional fart?
Ever wondered how fragile social norms really are? Harold Garfinkel did—and he proved it with experiments that sent people into quiet existential crises. From facing the wrong way in a lift to answering “How are you?” with honesty, here’s how to break unspoken rules and watch society panic.
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