Which is worse Boredom or Sadness? There is really no abstract way to compare angsts, feelings or affective states. Each person's experience of them is different. In my experience sadness is not a problem for me, but boredom is. I used to read the Marxist philosopher Guy de Bord and he used the tag line 'not bored'. I understood this to be about having internal resources and not relying on external stimuli to entertain you, which obviously gives the Spectacle power. But I do get bored of my internal resources in much the same way as I have things such as running, cycling, being in relationships, socializing, and even attaining some goals. Getting bored has been a catalyst for self-destruction such as using drugs and alcohol, risky sex, and quiting work and education/ training. Sadness has not been anywhere near as impactful.