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In “Some Notes on Mediated Time,” she broods at length on the destabilizing effects of the internet, social media and the algorithm silos that shape our present.

Plus, he says, “Hard times, in economic terms, are triggers. It all stems from an unsatisfactory present.”

He also guides them through exercises to get them to focus on being present and help shut out distractions.

One executive threw out an issue: Too many Airbnb employees weren’t present in meetings because they were checking their phones or laptops.

At the same time, some indicators show growth in Texas is pressured, presenting a set of risks for firms adding exposure to the economy there.