Paul Jarvis writes about the uncomfortable silence that is doing nothing but thinking.

The biggest fear that most of us have now is that our internet will fail or our tiny pocket devices will run out of power and strand us on a desolate island of not being connected to everyone else for upwards of 5–10 minutes at a time.

— It's safer to be busy by Paul Jarvis

I for one welcome the chance to be stranded and let the world run on for a bit. Just for a bit mind you.