The Ethics of Leisure and Boredom: Reader Reviews & Ratings

Cayden5d ago

This book explains why my phone scrolling leaves me feeling empty and restless.

Nikki2026-10-31 09:36

I felt really frustrated reading about how capitalism turns our boredom into money.

Jayce2026-10-27 16:57

I felt really uncomfortable reading about how our brains crave constant shifts in sensory input.

Israel72026-10-12 12:24

I feel less guilty about feeling bored now that I understand it signals a broken connection with our time rather than a need for more distractions.

Nell2026-09-26 06:33

This book helped me stop scrolling so much. I finally understand why boredom feels scary. It is not a problem to fix. Instead we should accept it. Now I sit quietly sometimes. I feel calm without my phone. The ideas about ancient humans are very clear. I learned that boredom was normal long ago. We just forgot how to live with it. This book gave me a new way to think. I will try to embrace empty time now.

Ira2026-09-21 07:03

The book challenges the idea that boredom is bad by showing how our constant distraction actually prevents us from finding real meaning.

Colby2026-09-19 23:35

I finally understand why I feel empty after scrolling for hours. The idea that boredom is a signal, not a problem, changed my whole perspective on how I spend my free time.

Kristina012026-09-18 04:29

I felt the author makes a great point about how our phones fill our empty time but actually make us feel more bored than before.

Kristi992026-09-10 07:10

The section on the settlement revolution really changed how I see my daily routine and why I feel stuck.

Sheila2026-09-03 17:31

I really liked how the book explained that boredom isn't just a problem to solve, but a signal that we need to change how we connect with our time instead of just filling it with distractions.

Daniela992026-09-01 19:35

This book helped me understand why I feel empty after scrolling for hours, and it offered a real way to stop running from that feeling.

Tony2026-08-24 15:50

Kokubun explains boredom as a signal of broken engagement with time, not just a lack of activities. This shift in perspective helps me understand why constant distraction feels empty.

Ellis2026-08-22 16:01

The book explains why I feel empty after scrolling, and how boredom is actually a signal that I need to stop running from myself instead of chasing more distractions.

Tatiana2026-08-09 21:23

This book reframes boredom as an ethical issue rather than a personal failure, offering a fresh perspective on modern leisure.

Noelle2026-08-07 03:04

This book helped me stop fighting my boredom and actually sit with it instead of grabbing my phone.

Cordelia2026-08-05 13:16

I felt really stuck while reading about Pascal and the fear of being alone with myself.

Iris2026-07-29 12:24

The idea that boredom isn't a problem to fix but a signal we need to listen to really changed how I see my daily scrolling habits.

Terry2026-07-26 16:28

I found the part about the settlement revolution fascinating, as it explains how our modern boredom stems from ancient routines.

Chelsea2026-07-19 16:16

Kokubun argues boredom comes from our cross-boundary ability shifting too fast, not lack of things.

Theo82026-07-13 20:41

Kokubun explains boredom well, but I still feel stuck when I have free time at home.