The Free-Time Paradox in America

Re:The Free-Time Paradox in America by vlunkr on Tuesday September 20, 2016 @02:22AM (#12537512)

I believe being really unproductive is fine in small doses. Sometimes you need to just really relax. The problem is when that's how you spend ALL your free time. I mean, have you ever watched tv all day and really felt good about yourself at the end?

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Re:The Free-Time Paradox in America by dade_ on Tuesday September 20, 2016 @07:20AM (#12538617)

Yes and an all nighter to follow! Watched a couple of seasons of Six Feet Under with a buddy of mine years ago, it was fantastic.

No amount of time spent with friends is "really unproductive", it literally keeps us alive. I didn't see a note about it in this article, but I suspect that the no-income people that are happier with their lives are doing low cost entertainment activities with friends.

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Re:The Free-Time Paradox in America by SolaceQuantum on Tuesday September 20, 2016 @02:34AM (#12537574)

I like marathon running documentaries. It makes me feel better at the end of them.

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Re:The Free-Time Paradox in America by PakG1 on Tuesday September 20, 2016 @06:04AM (#12538297)

It really depends on the quality of what I'm watching. :) Breaking Bad? House of Cards? Been there, done that, didn't regret it at all.

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