What to Read When You're Bored
Briefly

Despite the abundance of digital entertainment, boredom can still infiltrate our lives, manifesting in various environments. This article examines how boredom, often described as uncomfortable, serves a purpose by potentially enhancing creativity. Historical and literary perspectives, such as the terms 'acedia' and 'bored to death,' illustrate society's long-standing struggle with boredom. As a remedy, immersive entertainment—especially unique or thrilling literature—can provide relief from this pervasive ennui, encouraging readers to engage deeply rather than succumb to mindless scrolling.
Boredom can sometimes feel like a bygone luxury in an age of screens and constant distractions-yet even with all the content in the world at our fingertips, tedium manages to creep in.
Contemporary sufferers tend to opt for some form of immersive entertainment. For those who might turn to a book, not just any one will do.
Read at The Atlantic
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