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Wow's avatar

Indeed a great prescription that is hard to follow given the interconnectedness of our lives.

However, given most, including myself, spend a good amount of time on social media, there is certainly time to do...nothing...

Here's a thought: I've heard of this Marxist? idea that capitalism/contemporary society has a consuming nature towards rebellion (or anything). Think of "punk" culture being this rebellious cry against society, now largely being turned into a fashion trend and a sort of "status quo of rebellion." A coke without calories scenario.

My question being: is doing nothing another form of "status quo rebellion?" Can doing nothing become another form to profit or consume? "How to Do Nothing 101" for $39.99"

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BBeth's avatar

I really enjoyed this article! I want to try to sit around and do nothing. It’s a bit scary tbh for me at least but worth a shot?!

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