In the midst of a global pandemic that has led to the mass isolation of individuals due to quarantine, another less fatal (but still as virulent) epidemic has gone around. This epidemic is less intense in terms of misery for its victims, but it has been around for much longer than the Coronavirus has and will likely remain pervasive in human society for centuries after Covid-19’s obliteration. What disease is this you might ask? Well, it is not a disease of the lungs, nor of the bowels, but of the mind. This epidemic is the pervasive spread of boredom among nearly all sectors of the population (but mostly among younger members of society such as yours truly). However, while the methods of treatment for CoVid-19 are varied and many are controversial, it is much simpler to treat the disease of boredom. One of the most novel treatments that I have stumbled upon is the newfangled contraption known as the Kaleidoscope. This item, first invented by the Scottish inventor David Brewer in 1817, serves to stimulate both the eyes and the temporal lobe. The Kaleidoscope presents the viewer with a barrage of colors, which itself is a useful treatment for alleviating the symptoms of boredom. It does have one downside, however. If used in excess, it may actually serve to intensify the feelings of boredom already present within the mind of the viewer! So use it in moderation, lest the usage of this intricate machine backfire on you.
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