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Why We’ve Lost the Ability to Think
In 2026, we treat an empty minute like a medical emergency. Whether we are standing in a grocery line, waiting for an elevator, or sitting at a red light, we reflexively reach for our phones to "medicate" the discomfort of being alone with our thoughts. But what if that "itch" for stimulation is actually a warning sign that we are starving a vital part of our biology?
In this return episode of The Tech Files, we explore the silent crisis of Solitude Deprivation. After a two-year hiatus from the digital noise, I’m breaking down why the human brain isn't just "resting" when it’s bored—it’s performing essential maintenance that our modern world has systematically optimized away.
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By Rushen WickramaratneIn 2026, we treat an empty minute like a medical emergency. Whether we are standing in a grocery line, waiting for an elevator, or sitting at a red light, we reflexively reach for our phones to "medicate" the discomfort of being alone with our thoughts. But what if that "itch" for stimulation is actually a warning sign that we are starving a vital part of our biology?
In this return episode of The Tech Files, we explore the silent crisis of Solitude Deprivation. After a two-year hiatus from the digital noise, I’m breaking down why the human brain isn't just "resting" when it’s bored—it’s performing essential maintenance that our modern world has systematically optimized away.
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Become a Patreon : patreon.com/rushenwick
One time Donations : buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick