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Join the conversation and tell us what you think about productivity, staying sane, and keeping active. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 07.28.20 WIRED has been busy during quarantine. From covering the ins and outs of the coronavirus pandemic to cataloging the many ways we're trying to stay sane, there has been no shortage of news to bring our readers. Now, we're excited to make this a two-way conversation. Starting today, comments are now live on select articles. You can join discussions on everything from productivity (or the myth thereof), to the games and books distracting us, to the hamster wheels we're treading—and how we might break free. It's easy to post a comment. All you have to do is register for a free account on wired.com, visit one of the discussions below, and create a commenting username. We look forward to hearing from you.   The 8-Hour Workday Is a Counterproductive Lie BY LIZZIE WADE What was once a socialist dream has become every knowledge worker's nightmare. It's time to unmake the modern myth of productivity.   WIRED's Ultimate Summer Reading List BY WIRED STAFF Summer is as much a season as a mindset—a sunny thing to escape to. Here are some weird, wild books to help get you there.   Boost Your Ride With Our Favorite Electric Bikes BY ADRIENNE SO An electric motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, without all the sweat.   Doomscrolling Is Slowly Eroding Your Mental Health BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER Checking your phone for an extra two hours every night won't stop the apocalypse—but it could stop you from being psychologically prepared for it.   How to Stay Productive When the World Is on Fire BY ALAN HENRY It feels impossible to get anything done right now. Here's how to keep your head above water—without falling into the busy trap.   10 Phone Games to Help You Survive Social Distancing BY LOURYN STRAMPE Close that newsfeed for a while. These Android and iPhone videogames are a great distraction.   28 'Animal Crossing' Tips to Up Your Island Game BY LOURYN STRAMPE From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions