The silent trap of freedom:
For a moment, picture the morning of a typical office day, five or ten years ago. The alarm clock rings mercilessly early. A hurried routine of showering, coffee, and grabbing a briefcase follows. Then comes the battle through rush hour traffic, the crowded subway, the search for a parking spot. Arriving at the office, we're met by a sea of familiar faces, the smell of freshly brewed coffee, and the quiet hum of productivity.