Also known as "The Ineffable Theory of Doing Nothing," this concept states that sometimes, just sometimes, a person will stare at a problem for an inordinate amount of time before deciding to do absolutely nothing.
It's not laziness, it's a calculated decision to conserve mental energy and avoid the existential dread of making actual progress.
Proponents of the Ineffable Theory argue that by doing nothing, one can actually achieve a state of higher consciousness, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy become increasingly blurred, and the meaninglessness of existence is revealed.
However, critics point out that this theory is just an excuse for procrastination.
Learn more about Theory 6: The Irresponsibles or Theory 4: The Inept
John Doe, a self-proclaimed adherent of the Ineffable Theory, spent 37 hours staring at his computer screen before realizing he was staring at the screen.
He claims to have achieved a higher state of consciousness, but his cat just thought he was weird.
As a result, John now lives in his pajamas, subsisting on a diet of Cheetos and existential dread.