Action Quote by Will Self
“The whole aesthetics of computers very much feeds into my OCD. They fill my head with obsessionalities and my actions become very repetitive. It seems quite inimical to the dreamy state out of which fiction comes which seems so much less causally repetitive than the way one works on computers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
The author feels that computer work creates obsessive, repetitive habits that clash with the free‑flowing imagination needed for fiction.
In simple terms: Computer work can become obsessive, hindering creative dreaming.
Key Takeaway
Balance structured tasks with unstructured creative time.
Themes
creativity
technology
mental health
routine
imagination
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
observational
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- software development
- artistic brainstorming
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
obsession
repetition
cognitive load
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your daily routine affect your creative output?
- Can you set boundaries to protect imaginative time?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize; not all computer work is repetitive.
