The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann is a philosophical novel that follows the protagonist, Hans Castorp, during his seven-year stay in a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps, exploring themes of time, illness, and the nature of life.
Fidgeting is a natural human behavior that helps keep our brains active and focused. It can help reduce stress, improve learning, and even burn calories. However, the benefits of fidgeting seem to differ between genders, and there is a threshold where the benefits to attention and learning disappear. Overall, fidgeting can be beneficial as long as it is not distracting to others.