Showing results for "Boredom" in Philosophy

Life is boring: filled with meetings and traffic, errands and emails. Nothing we'd ever call fun. But what if we've gotten fun wrong? In Play Anything, visionary game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost shows how we can overcome our daily anxiety; transforming the boring, ordinary world around us into one of endless, playful possibilities. The key to this playful mindset lies in discovering the secret truth of fun and games.

Dive into an engaging journey of modern-day struggles, self-discovery, and the highs and lows of a 25-year-old figuring out life. This interactive podcast blends relatable slice-of-life stories with elements of thriller, horror, action, romance, and drama. Not confined to a single genre, it’s a raw, real, and entertaining take on the challenges and experiences that shape today’s youth. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and immersive storytelling that resonate with your journey. Welcome to the club where boredom meets creativity!

Are you bored of the endless scroll of your social media feed? Do you swipe left before considering the human being whose face you just summarily rejected? Do you skim articles on your screen in search of intellectual stimulation that never arrives? If so, this book is the philosophical lifeline you have been waiting for. Offering a timely meditation on the profound effects of constant immersion in technology, also known as the Interface, Wish I Were Here draws on philosophical analysis of boredom and happiness to examine the pressing issues such as screen addiction....