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Suryanarayana Ambadipudi
Seshadri Vellimedu
R V Rao
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Surendra Varma
Boredom can be a bliss and a mother of creativity and invention, if
used intelligently.
The best example is that of Newton's Laws of Gravity, which lit up in
his mind when he was bored and sitting in a garden doing nothing. It
was then that he watched the apples drop down, none going up.
This is a popular story and may or may not be true. I read it when I
was in school, but it makes sense to me even now when I am on the
wrong side of 80, with my academic degrees up to Ph.D and Diploma in
Journalism, all in science, in India and the U.S. universities. My
apologies if I am boasting, but imagine how painful it is for me to
reestablish my credibility here to those who mean nothing to me. .
So, I am innocent and deserve to be spared from the butchering of my
posts by the two "academic terrorists" having infiltrated into this
group to embarrass, humiliate, and insult the well-rounded senior and
super seniors in this august group.
These academic terrorists do not add value to our posts, they piss on
them to gain visibility and rob us of our peace of mind.
This post reflects my personal thoughts in my cabbage head, and is
protected to be touched by Mr Sunder, oops Dr Sunder and
another member, can't remember his name but it translates to the "king
of kings and a reincarnation of Lord Krishna".
Suren
Rajaram Krishnamurthy
Boredom is caused by a lack of stimulation, meaning, or engagement, such as from monotonous tasks or a lack of control. Its effects can include negative outcomes like anxiety, depression, or substance use, but it can also be a catalyst for creativity, reflection, and the search for new meaning. Boredom can drive people to seek more stimulating activities, but also to engage in unhealthy behaviors like excessive screen time or drug use as a way to escape the feeling.
Causes of boredom
Lack of stimulation or novelty: This occurs when surroundings or tasks are monotonous, repetitive, or lack new experiences.
Lack of meaning or purpose: A mismatch between an individual's values and their current activities, or a perception that tasks are pointless, can lead to boredom.
Lack of control: Feeling trapped in circumstances or lacking agency over one's situation can trigger boredom.
Internal factors: Personality traits, a lack of self-awareness, or even masking underlying emotional pain can contribute to boredom.
Effects of boredom
Negative psychological effects: Boredom is linked to an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and lower life satisfaction.
Unhealthy behaviors: People may turn to substance use, excessive screen time, or other compulsive behaviors to escape the feeling of boredom.
Physical health effects: Research has shown a correlation between chronic boredom and negative health outcomes, including increased risk of heart attacks due to associated lifestyle factors like poor diet and less exercise.
Social effects: Boredom can negatively impact social relationships and lead to interpersonal problems.
Boredom is a state of mind characterized by a lack of interest, stimulation, or challenge. It is a subjective experience that can manifest in a variety of ways, including restlessness, apathy, and disinterest. Boredom can be caused by a lack of external stimulation or by internal factors such as a lack of motivation or a sense of purpose. It can arise from routine tasks, repetitive activities, or lack of novelty, which can result in a sense of time dragging or feeling stuck in a monotonous routine. Boredom can also arise from unmet expectations or a discrepancy between our desires and our current reality. Positive effects: Boredom can be a catalyst for change, pushing individuals to seek out new, more meaningful activities. It can also spur creativity and reflection, as the mind wanders to find new goals. Boredom has significant psychological and psychiatric aspects. It is not just a feeling of being uninterested or disengaged rather it can affect various aspects of mental health, cognition, and behavior. Research has shown that boredom is not only linked to depression, but it may also be both a risk factor and a symptom of depression. In conclusion, boredom is not a trivial experience, but rather a complex psychological phenomenon that can impact mental health, cognition, and behavior. It is linked to depression, anxiety, substance use, impulsivity, and increased risk-taking behavior. Recognizing and addressing the psychiatric aspects of boredom can play a significant role in promoting mental health and wellbeing. There is a need for research on how to quantify boredom, conduct both quantitative and qualitative research to clearly understand its epidemiological patterns and potential avenues of intervention.
Boredom is a state of failing to find meaning, which is a deeply uncomfortable feeling. Yet rather than try to escape it, throw yourself into boredom so that you can explore what might provide fulfillment to overcome it. Eastern cultures have long understood the value of embracing boredom, believing it to be a path to a higher consciousness. Escapism in writing forces one to self-pity even though highly caliber. {PSYCOLOGY TODAY)
The story of an apple falling on Isaac Newton's head is a myth, but it is based on a real event where he saw an apple fall from a tree and began to ponder the force of gravity. The truth is that he was sitting under an apple tree at his family's home in Lincolnshire, observed the apple fall, and wondered why it fell straight down. He later recounted this anecdote to William Stukeley, who included it in a biography, but Newton likely simplified the story over time to make his discovery easier to understand. It is the manuscript for what would become a biography of Newton entitled Memoirs of Sir Isaac Newton’s Life written by William Stukeley, an archaeologist and one of Newton’s first biographers, and published in 1752. Newton told the apple story to Stukeley, who relayed it as such:
“After dinner, the weather being warm, we went into the garden and drank thea, under the shade of some apple trees…he told me, he was just in the same situation, as when formerly, the notion of gravitation came into his mind. It was occasion’d by the fall of an apple, as he sat in contemplative mood. Why should that apple always descend perpendicularly to the ground, thought he to himself…”
The Royal Society has made the manuscript available today for the first time in a fully interactive digital form on their website at royalsociety.org/turning-the-pages. So, it turns out the apple story is true – for the most part. The apple may not have hit Newton in the head. "Expressions of knowledge and truth cannot hit anyone unless the person is open to them" (or a very close variation like "unless the person is willing to listen/receive them"). This highlights the importance of receptivity in the pursuit and acceptance of truth and knowledge.
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