About this episode
The episode explores the impact of social media on boredom and the rise of a new counterculture embracing real-life experiences.
Can we make boredom great again… or have Instagram Reels eradicated "being idle" for good? Social media feels so passé. Enter the new counterculture: kids proudly “raw-dogging real life” — no headphones, no scrolls, just being here...now. Me? I’ve gone full obsessive reader, devouring books even in deserted ski-resort parking lots during downtime. Speaking of ski resorts… my 3-year-old just had his first private lesson. Cue epic meltdown. Become a member of the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/bajadadialogues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics covered
- boredom
- social media
- counterculture
- reading
- parenting
Keywords
- Instagram Reels
- raw-dogging real life
- obsessive reader
- ski resorts
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