I absolutely do waste time on Reddit, but I've learned so much about helpful topics: personal finance, cooking, parenting, etc.
Personally, I need some time each day to relax, which involves passive content consumption. Between watching TV, reading the news, or reading Reddit, I would argue that Reddit is the "least bad" option.
You're right that I'm not getting that time back, but it's not time I would have used productively anyway, and at least I'm learning something.
I need some time each day to relax, which involves passive content consumption.
"Passive content consumption" is a very recent phenomenon which doesn't allow our brains to relax and process information. It merely maintains the state of over-stimulation.
You need it a lot less than you think! Go and do something else, like stare out of your window, or sharpen your kitchen knives, or fix your todo list.
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I absolutely do waste time on Reddit, but I've learned so much about helpful topics: personal finance, cooking, parenting, etc.
Personally, I need some time each day to relax, which involves passive content consumption. Between watching TV, reading the news, or reading Reddit, I would argue that Reddit is the "least bad" option.
You're right that I'm not getting that time back, but it's not time I would have used productively anyway, and at least I'm learning something.
"Passive content consumption" is a very recent phenomenon which doesn't allow our brains to relax and process information. It merely maintains the state of over-stimulation.
You need it a lot less than you think! Go and do something else, like stare out of your window, or sharpen your kitchen knives, or fix your todo list.