| Feature | Boredom 1.0 (Pre-2010, roughly) | Boredom.v2 (Now) | |--------|--------------------------------|------------------| | Primary cause | Lack of available stimulation | Overload of low-quality stimulation | | Typical response | Daydreaming, making something, going outside | Scrolling, switching apps, doomscrolling | | Duration | Minutes to hours, often resolved naturally | Can last all day despite constant phone use | | Emotional tone | Flat, quiet, sometimes peaceful | Anxious, restless, guilt-ridden | | Cultural attitude | Accepted as normal part of life | Feared and avoided at all costs | | Outcome for most people | Eventually leads to action or rest | Leads to more scrolling + lower mood |
Individual differences
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