The first quickly disappeared while I was reading 😂
Most of mine disappear while writing!! :D
What I mean is I used to engaged with myself and think about things inside my head in an organic way. You do not do that while your mind is occupied by the constant stream of information or video on tv/internet.
This is exactly the problem. How can we change or invent if we do not have the space to think organically? We live in completely engineered worlds thinking we are thinking.
These days, I only think when I really need to come up with an idea while dealing with a policy issue.
I think most do this these days - but isn't thinking a process or skill that can be improved with practice? If only using it when needed, is it as effective?
It is not effective at all. I spent twice as much time in processing the information and coming up with right ideas to project. That's why I agree with you that we need to get rid of the information overload and allow ourselves to get bored. That way, we are offloading junk from our brain.
I think we need to practice in focusing on things that really matter to us which will ultimately hone our skill.
Yep - I see boredom as some kind of cleansing process - a meditation of sorts.