This editorial spread, written by anthropic AI, with minor inserts by Maya Norbu, discusses the pitfalls of modern vacation culture's transformation from restful breaks into high-pressure performance experiences.

It argues that social media and optimization culture have turned vacations into exhausting projects focused on creating "amazing" memories and content rather than actually resting. 


For the design, at a glance, one sees a spread that feels warm, sunny and aesthetic. As the reader looks closer however, fractured boxes of text are used to hint at the disconnect between the digital world and reality. The images are treated to reflect this dissonance as well, rupturing the picture perfect.