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Before smartphones, boredom was just a part of life — and it turns out, it might have been doing something important. This week we're exploring the lost art of idling: what happens when you stop filling every spare moment, and why the ability to do nothing in particular might be one of the most valuable skills you're not practicing.
By Anthony AlvaradoBefore smartphones, boredom was just a part of life — and it turns out, it might have been doing something important. This week we're exploring the lost art of idling: what happens when you stop filling every spare moment, and why the ability to do nothing in particular might be one of the most valuable skills you're not practicing.