Procrastination Theories

The Science of Doing Nothing

Here are some radical ideas about why humans spend all their time on the internet, watching Netflix, or playing video games.

1. The Sisyphean Theory

According to this theory, procrastination is a fundamental property of the universe, like gravity or time.

This means that no matter how hard you try, you can't escape the pull of procrastination. It's like trying to outrun a black hole, but with more cat videos.

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2. The Boredom-Driven Theory

Procrastination is just a natural response to an environment devoid of interesting things to do.

This theory suggests that humans have a basic need for stimulation, and when that's not met, they'll find ways to entertain themselves, even if it's just scrolling through memes.

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3. The Self-Sabotage Theory

This theory posits that humans have a deep-seated desire to sabotage their own productivity.

It's like a form of meta-procrastination, where you know you should be doing something, but you actively choose not to do it, just for the fun of it.

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