Advanced Exercises in Avoiding Avoidance | Neo-Brutalist U

Now that you've mastered the basics, it's time to move on to the really hard stuff: advanced exercises in avoiding avoidance.

Exercise 1: Pretending to Listen While Actually Not Listening

Stand in front of a mirror and pretend to listen intently to your own monologue. Repeat back everything you've just said, but with a few key words changed to indicate you're actually just making it up as you go along.

Exercise 2: The Art of Saying Nothing

Sit in silence for exactly 17 minutes and 32 seconds, while maintaining perfect posture and a neutral expression. Do not blink, do not fidget, do not breathe heavily. When you're finished, write a short essay on the meaninglessness of it all.

Exercise 3: Binge-Watching Your Favorite TV Show for 72 Hours Straight

Eat a whole pizza by yourself, then watch reruns of your favorite show for 72 hours, without interruption or sleep. When you're finished, write a thesis on the social implications of binge-watching on modern society.