>The internet desensitized me to text and video. Anything that happens in front of a screen doesn't help with perspective anymore. But I discovered that getting away from the screen and handling physical items does.
A little late on this one, but I've been recapping and fixing an old SE/30 I've had since '98, and it's been rewarding to do. I've also connected with old friends while doing it. Doing things in meatspace that are tied to computing has been really fun and running System 7.5.5 on an SE/30 also reminds me of how far things have progressed from back then while still some things seem timeless. It used to run NetBSD and run as a server ages ago.
I also collect Roman and Ancient Greek coins (there are cheap ones), have a Roman emperor list filled out, and have a lot of lovely Greek art I've picked up over the decades. I just started a new Byzantium & the Middle Ages building out an eastern Roman emperor list. Holding each coin and learning about the era depicted and the people of that time is fascinating for me. Won't save you from burnout over tech, but it's always good to have hobbies that keep your spirits up.
A little late on this one, but I've been recapping and fixing an old SE/30 I've had since '98, and it's been rewarding to do. I've also connected with old friends while doing it. Doing things in meatspace that are tied to computing has been really fun and running System 7.5.5 on an SE/30 also reminds me of how far things have progressed from back then while still some things seem timeless. It used to run NetBSD and run as a server ages ago.
I also collect Roman and Ancient Greek coins (there are cheap ones), have a Roman emperor list filled out, and have a lot of lovely Greek art I've picked up over the decades. I just started a new Byzantium & the Middle Ages building out an eastern Roman emperor list. Holding each coin and learning about the era depicted and the people of that time is fascinating for me. Won't save you from burnout over tech, but it's always good to have hobbies that keep your spirits up.