How is boredom even possible in this day and age?
-
-
-
Good point. I think the boredom people have today is more than just a lack of things to do. It's a need for direction, for purpose, for something that feels real and lasting amid all the transient virtuality. And I think politics is increasingly being used to fulfil that need.
- 4 more replies
New conversation -
-
-
Interesting point... and if “boredom” = “lack of meaning” than it becomes a battle for meaning.
-
Agree. I think this formulation is a better one for several reasons.
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Clay Shirky identified cognitive surplus a key aspect of new transformative internet tools like wikipedia. Guess there’s a downside to everything...pic.twitter.com/UMNyZtNRtb
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Its a battle searching for meaning in hope for self identify and an end of self misery by making others miserable.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Good insight. I think Eric Hoffer would add that the players are discontented people who place their locus of control externally from them selves. "When people are bored, it is primarily with their own selves that they are bored." -- Hoffer
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
“We have no great war, no great depression. Our great war is a spiritual war, our great depression is our lives”
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
i respectfully disagree
-
I think it applies to some, but not to others. But it is certainly an impression that I have also had, while observing certain people.
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.