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> I think it is pure speculation that we would become apathetic in as little as a few centuries Most people alive today need some kind of structure. Just look
by paulcole 4y ago
> I think it is pure speculation that we would become apathetic in as little as a few centuries
Most people alive today need some kind of structure. Just look at the boomers who “retire” and then get antsy super fast. I took a handful of years off in my late 20s to do nothing and when I tell people about it, they’re like “Didn’t you get bored?”
- andai 4y agoCould you elaborate on the "nothing" part? Yesterday I tried a meditation in which one learns to truly do nothing, but it's more likely you meant something like pursuing hobbies.
- paulcole 4y agoI watched a lot of TV, went to the movies, read books, and exercised.
- vorpalhex 4y agoBias warning here - I am pretty pro-meditation. I do think meditating and becoming comfortable with "nothing" is important to enjoying activities. If you can enjoy not just eg hiking but also the car ride to the hiking and packing your bag, then hiking as a whole has become enjoyable.
- andai 4y agoAgreed! In my experience the increased enjoyment comes both from being present and noticing things you wouldn't if you were lost in thought (eg. birdsong, butterflies), as well as learning to catch yourself yourself going through unnecessary/unpleasant thinking, and learning to just let that go and rest in the field of direct sensory experience.