Boredom Archives

A carved wooden relief art of a collection of circus monkeys.

Not My Monkeys – 7 Takeaways No. 217

Circus monkeys. Technology as mirror. Fixing things. Good enough. Boredom FTW. Learning FTW. Complaining FTW.

Diogenes of Sinope, the ancient Greek philosopher, holding a lantern and looking for an honest man, rendered in the style of a 1900s newspaper.

Seeking the Truth Today Is Exhausting – 7 Takeaways No. 190

You’ve got skillz! Legacies, LONG after you’re gone. Being comfortable with yourself. Anger. Dutch sex. Truth seeking. Being good.

The first person is speaking, saying 'blah blah blah'. The second person looks bored, with their head resting on one hand. The third person looks annoyed, arms crossed and frowning. The fourth person is checking their smartphone, looking down at the screen. The background is neutral to focus on the people.

If You Talk All the Time – 7 Takeaways No. 189

Uncomfortably numb. Supporting truth. Curation as a solution. Follow the leader. Stop thinking. Run away. Remembering the sacred.

A steam engine locomotive falling into a river. The train is depicted mid-fall with the front of the locomotive tipping downward as it leaves the end of the tracks, where a bridge should have been. There is a sense of motion and urgency as the train plummets towards the water below. The river beneath is wide and turbulent, with splashes and waves forming where the train is about to make impact. The background shows a natural landscape with trees and a clear sky, adding to the dramatic scene of the accident.

The Roaring Locomotive of Self-deception – 7 Takeaways No. 188

We don’t know how AI works. Rationality? Nah. I’m bored. Simple explanations. You’ll ignore my advice. We’re right, they’re wrong. How you say it matters.

A middle aged woman in a recliner in a home library gazing out a window.

We’ve Forgotten How to Relax – 7 Takeaways No. 176

Paywalls, an enemy to democracy? Relax. Laughter in relationships. Be an adult, OK? Having faith. Listening makes you interesting. Curiosity makes for a rich life.

An hourglass centrally located and surrounded by various types of stopwatches

Time’s Apparent Speed – 7 Takeaways No. 172

The power of “I don’t know”. Listening better. Choosing anger (or not). Prevention as the cure. Appreciating your already good life. Being a better wait-er. A possible explanation for time seeming like a blur of late.

A digital painting of a person in a chaotic environment, symbolizing the embrace of chaos. The person stands confidently in the center, with a relaxed posture and a slight smile, indicating their acceptance and control amidst the chaos. Around them, a whirlwind of abstract, swirling colors and shapes represent chaos. The colors are vibrant and intense, with reds, blues, and greens clashing and blending in a dynamic and disorderly fashion. Papers and objects appear to be caught in the tumultuous wind, adding to the sense of disarray. The background is a blur of motion and energy, further emphasizing the theme of chaos. The composition is dynamic, with a sense of movement and fluidity.

Learn To Embrace Chaos – 7 Takeaways No. 160

Thinking, boredom, choices & uncertainty, Tolstoy’s thoughts on social media, and more.

Tomorrow Smiles – 7 Takeaways No. 146

Reading, Disney, Boredom, Sensationalism, Voice Recognition, People, Tomorrow

Jack of All Trades — 7 Takeaways No. 103

Gratitude, Critical Thinking, Boredom, Start, Language, Anger, Skills

Friends are God’s Way of Apologizing for Our Family — 7 Takeaways No. 102

Expectations, Purpose, Gifts, Friendship, Gratitude, Boredom, Writing