#Escapism

Rethinking Distraction as a Meaningful Human Signal

Nir Eyal’s line, “Distraction is always an unhealthy escape from reality,” is deliberately absolute, forcing us to see distraction not as a harmless habit but as a psychological maneuver. Instead of treating a wandering...

Oscar Wilde’s Provocation on Work and Life

Oscar Wilde’s line—“Work is the refuge of people who have nothing better to do”—lands as a polished insult, aimed less at labor itself than at the way people hide behind it. Rather than offering advice about employment,...