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I just don't understand why people would want to miss what's going on around them in favor of app games and texting people they can always talk to later. "But I'm BORED" seems to be a common excuse, but I submit boredom is not as bad as people think it is. Those quiet 'boring' moments are where inspiration and self-reflection occur.
People don't do enough self-reflection these days. They're too busy trying to fill the void with meaningless entertainment.
You think life is a search for meaning?
The majority - the masses - are very happy living for sensation and whatever makes them feel good. Introspection can be painful, starting a conversation can be risky. I mean, why not just be able to choose exactly what we want, because it's comfortable, and just avoid everything that is uncomfortable?
I read a quote a while ago - "Somewhere along the line, comfort got confused for happiness". I think most people bow to the comfort god, and thus comfort zones are our permanent bubbles.
People tend to run away from boredom - perhaps, sometimes, it's a feeling which means 'keep going'.