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Why Constant Digital Stimulation Has Eliminated Natural Boredom

I realized I cannot remember what it feels like to be bored because I automatically reach for my phone the moment my mind is not occupied with something.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The immediate availability of digital stimulation prevents the psychological space necessary for creative thinking and self-reflection.

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