“I’m bored” > open HN > scroll > “I’ve read most of these articles/comments” > close HN > ~3 minutes pass > “I’m bored” > open HN... repeat.
Let’s see what’s under “new”...nevermind.
Even worse: "I'm overwhelmed by what I am working on > open HN > scroll > find new technology promising to reduce said overwhelm > start researching said tech > apply new tech to previous overwhelming problem, but get stuck due to lack of familiarity > go back to old tech