I don't think OP is implying all time on the internet is wasted. Or that we are meant to always be productive.
Speaking personally, I think all of the time I spent gaming and "hanging out" in specific internet/gaming circles when I was younger was hugely valuable. I think some portion of the time I currently spend reading HN is valuable.
But there are absolutely times where I want to be doing something productive, to be accomplishing a task, but I mindlessly browse the internet instead.
Speaking personally, I think all of the time I spent gaming and "hanging out" in specific internet/gaming circles when I was younger was hugely valuable. I think some portion of the time I currently spend reading HN is valuable.
But there are absolutely times where I want to be doing something productive, to be accomplishing a task, but I mindlessly browse the internet instead.