What I don’t do

I added this page inspired by a section on Jonathan Neidel’s About page, agreeing with his basic contention that “[t]he activities you don’t engage in are just as important (if not more) than the things you do engage in.” This is a very comforting thought for someone like me, who does not partake in too many activities in the first place.

One problem with compiling a list of such activities is that, when pursued scrupulously enough, it approaches infinite size. Another problem is that, when it is restricted to a certain manageable set, it starts exuding an air of superiority and suggests harsh judgment leveled against all those who happen to do all the listed things. I can only sheepishly protest that no such judgment is intended here; and, in any case, I regularly experience so many feelings of inferiority that I should be allowed this one indulgence.

I don’t:

• drink alcohol
• take psychoactive substances other than coffee
• eat meat
• dine out
• use social media
• use streaming media services
• play video games
• watch video material other than a very occasional film
• drive a car
• travel by plane
• get into disputes or arguments with no noticeable stakes