# The West Is Bored to Death  ## Metadata - Author: [[Stuart Whatley]] - Full Title: The West Is Bored to Death - Category: #articles - Summary: insert summary - My notes: - Summary: Modern society faces a crisis of boredom due to an excess of leisure and a lack of meaningful engagement. This ennui leads to political nihilism and social instability, as people search for excitement in unhealthy ways. To address this issue, we need to cultivate a deeper appreciation for fulfilling activities and a healthy relationship with our free time. - URL: https://magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/04/08/the-west-is-bored-to-death/content.html - Source File: web-only ## LLM Chats ## NotebookLM ## LLM Audio ## Highlights > Suppose Schopenhauer is right that life boils down to a flight from either [boredom or pain](https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10741/10741-h/10741-h.htm). ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jrcq45tfdzf510thq2prwkjb))