On The Fly

In this episode, Fascination . . . Why do people experience boredom? Have you ever pondered this question? I searched my dictionary for the word “bored," but it appears to have no meaning. Or maybe someone tore that page out? Anyway– Some may argue, "Come on, be realistic; surely there are moments when you can't find anything engaging to do." Obviously, we all experience times every day when we sit and stare with a glassy gaze, contemplating our world. When you decide to schedule some free time, I challenge you to pick up a book outside your usual reading habits. Lately, I've been intrigued by Isaac Asimov's short stories from the book Nightfall, which I mentioned in last week's On the Fly podcast.   Today, I read the 1954 story “It's Such a Beautiful Day." The story is set in a futuristic society (2117) where transportation is primarily done through teleportation devices called “Doors." The tale follows Dickie Hanshaw, a young boy who ...