Boredom Is the Price We Pay for Meaning
The Atlantic Ideas • 2/27/2026
Summary
The article titled "Boredom Is the Price We Pay for Meaning" discusses the author's experience of becoming a father and the emotions that filled their days. The author reflects on the impact of this new role on their perception of boredom and meaning.
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