The Great Read: Trying to Win at Doing Nothing, With a Crowd Watching
I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected.
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July 4, 2025, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Trying to Win at Doing Nothing, With a Crowd Watching

I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected.

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