A wise person once said: "It is a privilege to be bored." Do you agree?

Answer 1

I can somewhat agree with the statement but my belief is contrary. A busy person has a goal and is passionate about what ever he/she is doing, and that is one of the most wonderful and rewarding part of life. I'm sure bunch of low-lives in jail are bored as hell, but how privileged are they?

Back when I was in college, I used to waste much time partying, doing drugs, drinking etc because it was fun, and a "college" thing to do but also because I didn't have a goal, and I was "bored". People do stupid things, when they are "bored". Boredom comes from lack of passion and aspired goal.

Now that I'm studying to be a Dentist, I have a passion about something, and although I'm BUSY, I am happier than I've ever been, because I know that the hard work will pay off in a few years and I'll be able to fulfill my passion about helping the needy. It brings a fat Grin on my face every time I think of it. =)

Obviously, who ever made that statement wasn't "wise" enough... Cheers.

Answer 2

Not in this day and age. Boredom is a plague of Western civilization. It is not a privilege, it is a universal problem to be dealt with.
For example in 1968 french students and worker violently rioted against their governments and almost overthrew the system.[1]
The main reason for unrest is identified as boredom. This is exemplified by one of the slogans:
"L'ennui est contre-révolutionnaire"
Which means : "Boredom is counterrevolutionary"

So really Boredom is not a privilege, it is disease that leads to decay, drug use, lack of productivity and regress.
It is a disease that needs to be cured.
Further, Just because the disease occurs in the developed world more then in 3rd world -- does not make it a "privilege."
One would hardly call getting clogged arteries a "privilege".

Answer 3

I believe that originally this was meant to describe the aristocracy. There are few aristocrats today. However it still seems to hold true for those individuals who as so self-centered as to have "spare time" on their hands.

These might include children (who are neglecting their play, human interactions or studies), people in a dependent role (for example, the wife of a wealthy man or the lover of a wealthy woman), those incarcerated for criminal or political reasons or the aged who are cared for.

Boredom is a choice. It means choosing personal goals over duty. Having nothing to do usually means not accepting the tasks that one should be doing. There seem to be very few exceptions to this this no matter what society one lives in.

Answer 4

Yes. It means that you don't have to work so hard for a living. You are privileged to have spare time in which to be bored IN.

Answer 5

The privilege of boredom is you have time on your hands
I'm never bored and will do anything to prevent boredom

Answer 6

I can agree with that. That is how I feel most of the time! Just wishing I didn't have so much to do..

Answer 7

Whatever a wise person says....I agree.

Answer 8

Ha Ha , Whats Bored?

Answer 9

yes of course i could always do house work i think people refer to being bored as having nothing of interest and excitement to do not just having nothing to do

Answer 10

Yes, i agree, and it is also an art to do nothing .