I've to admit that since I left the corporate world I've spend a lot of time in front of my computer and TV. I guess it's the heritage from the complacent office life that kept me in the same doll drum life. Using the computer feels productive and being productive is important. Doing things creates happiness, they say.
And not doing things - like watching TV - relaxes you. I'm pleased to say that I strongly disagree. If watching Oprah and Dr. Phil is going to make this world a better place then we are in deep, deep trouble. Betrand Russell was right, happiness only excists when we can get over ourselves.
But there are so many new things to learn that elevates your mind, opens it up for new epiphanies if you are prepared to invest time and mind. I no longer get excited by the quick answers, the just-enough-to-pass answers. I want depth, understanding and applied knowledge.
So less time at the computer and TV, more time with reading and researching. Sure, I use the Internet to recover and discover information but only I can turn it into knowledge. I have a sense that the more information we have at our hands, the more stupid we become. Like a quaffable wine - easy to drink but lacks quality.
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