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I would've agreed some time ago. Today I think it's okay to not optimize everything for efficiency and it's also okay to waste some time on mindless things.

• rubidium 3y ago
  Mindless things like sitting on the porch, idly staring at the wall, or people watching sure. This is the fallow time that enables future growth. Idly dopamine dripping on internet is like spraying salt on your fields. Nothings going to grow.
• qup 3y ago
  Yes, but phones are not those things that are okay, unless they're very well-manicured. It's not mindless, it's far more insidious than that. There are people vying for your attention. They are not doing it mindlessly, and they are not doing it for your benefit. Almost every mindless activity mankind has ever known hasn't required a phone-sized computer with a touch screen, but somehow that's nearly the only one people are doing anymore. I think that speaks to the effectiveness of the algorithms. But to your point: Amen. Spend some time getting bored. It fixed a lot for me in the motivation department.
  • nehal3m 3y ago
    In Tristan Harris' words: There's a supercomputer pointing at your brain.
  • hhjinks 3y ago
    I am perfectly able to waste away entire days seeking out entertainment on my phone without the assistance of algorithms. Put in another way; algorithmic content delivery isn't the only factor.
• westernpopular 3y ago
  There's a difference between intentional leisure and addiction.