The big idea: should we embrace boredom?
The Guardian - TechnologySunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00:21 PM
Ever feel like you can’t sit still without checking your phone? A wild study from 2014 found that when people were left alone with their thoughts—and the option to give themselves painful electric shocks—nearly half chose the shocks over boredom. One guy even zapped himself 190 times. The article digs into whether our addiction to constant stimulation (thanks, smartphones) is drowning out the quiet moments that might actually help us think deeper or recharge.
Editor’s Note: In a world where we’re always scrolling, this story asks a simple but uncomfortable question: Are we avoiding boredom so hard that we’re missing out on something important? It’s not just about putting your phone down—it’s about whether we’ve forgotten how to just be with our own minds.
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