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9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?

No Stupid Questions

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The Struggle with Solitude

This chapter explores the discomfort of being alone with one's thoughts, referencing a psychological study on people's preference for mild electric shocks over solitude. It examines the challenges young people face in the digital age, including the difficulties of resisting technology and the implications for human interaction and attention spans.

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