(and its predecessor V1) refers to a specific custom track built by users during periods of inactivity
If our current state of constant stimulation is Boredom v2 (a frantic, anxiety-induced scrolling to avoid silence), then Boredom v1 was its predecessor: the raw, unadulterated state of having absolutely nothing to do. boredom v1
If you are under the age of thirty, you may have never experienced Boredom v1. It is the original operating system of the idle mind. It is clunky. It is uncomfortable. It is slow. And it is the single most important creative tool you have ever abandoned. (and its predecessor V1) refers to a specific
Boredom is a complex emotional state that signals a lack of engagement with one’s environment. While often viewed as a negative experience to be avoided, psychologists now recognize it as a vital "functional" emotion that drives exploration and creativity. 🧠 The Science of Boredom It is clunky
Boredom is the fertilizer of the imagination. Without it, the soil is sterile.
, boredom isn't something to be killed, but a toolkit for transition.