The Case For Doing Nothing

Source: Olga Mecking
Affiliation: The New York Times

In this article, Olga Mecking introduces the Danish concept niksen--doing nothing. Mecking highlights the benefits of doing nothing from time to time--it makes us more creative, helps us problem-solve, and helps us be more productive in the long-run. After providing an overview of the benefits of doing nothing, Mecking provides some practical tips for how to incorporate more niksen into our lives.

Keywords: Burnout , Computer Science , Happiness , Purpose , Tech Ethics , Tech Industry