In any given moment, nothing is happening almost everywhere. But with social feeds, streaming sites, and news services pumping out endless content from all corners of the world, it can sometimes feel like the entire planet is in a constant state of chaos, when in many ways it isn’t. For reassurance on this front, as well as an unusual experience that’s more relaxing than you might at first imagine, I highly recommend taking a moment to tune into some of the gloriously dull live cam feeds available right now on YouTube. Gone are the days when a live cam offered nothing but a fuzzy picture that constantly froze. Today’s setups, with their vastly improved cameras and zippy internet speeds, mean that many livestreams now feature pin-sharp footage around the clock. Some even have audio. Many of today’s real-time feeds show everyday people engaged in everyday life on everyday streets. With the humdrum of life laid bare, you might glimpse a boisterous child running from mom, … [Read more...] about The mesmerizing joy of the internet’s always-on livecams