The Heady Thrill of Having Nothing to Do
Is constant stimulation hurting our creativity—and the economy?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903454504576486412642177904.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
The article seems tongue-in-cheek, but I imagine there are several kernels of truth in it. Having to make do with little or nothing forces creativity.