A few months ago I learned to solve the classic 3x3x3 using the beginner's method [0]. Basically, you memorize a set of algorithms based on the current state of the cube and what overall stage of solving you're at (you first solve the white layer, then the middle layer, then the final layer).

What's funny is that I feel no compulsion to learn other methods, no compulsion to get faster at it, no compulsion to move up to larger cubes like 4x4x4 etc.

I just find it soothing and meditative. In fact, doing a few cubes has replaced some amount of doom-scrolling for me. Hard to describe exactly. Scratches some hand-eye / brain-motor itch.

[0] This is the guide I used: https://assets.ctfassets.net/r3qu44etwf9a/6kAQCoLmbXXu29TTuA...