I don't want to live on this planet anymore...

[exploited]

That's an assessment I can agree with. The need to be entertained is almost a mental illness at this point. A friend of mine hooked me up with free satellite in my new place, and I thought that was great, until I realized just how utterly pointless the programming was. I can't stand to watch more than a half hour before my brain feels like it's melting.

I find the majority of people just want to put in a certain amount of work everyday, than check out for the rest. Which is fine, but it doesn't lend itself to a satisfying life IMO. I like to do projects around the house or work on my business. If I feel lazy, I'll read a book or have a friend over for a beer and a chat. Anything to avoid staring at a screen for the night.

Our society is comfortable enough that people don't bother to self-improve. They don't want to use their brains, they want to be amused passively.

[eynon81]

[NAB]

[eynon81]

[eynon81]

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[The Comrade]

it's no better or worse than sitting and doing anything for 3 hours. you may make the subjective judgment that it's not productive or that it has no value but someone, somewhere, doesn't share that opinion with you. i for one find people who don't seek to entertain themselves a complete bore, but worse than that, a candidate for a heart attack in their 40s. but that's just me.

[exploited]

You are a known media junkie, Comrade. Nobody expects you to apologize.

To say it is no better than having a conversation with a friend or learning a new skill is complete nonsense though.

[The Comrade]

[Aaron]

Ex prefers his nonsense in the abstract