derek

I've separated them purposefully because I think there's an important semantic distinction. The boredom you describe is driven by disinterest due to neurochemical dysfunction.

That's distinct from boredom as a state of mind which assumes or asserts that curiosity, entertainment, etc, are presented and consumed. There is not necessarily a chemical imbalance imposing this state on the mind.

If you like, you could reword the sentiment as; only boring people are bored (and those with depression are not necessarily boring).

I've considered that phrasing previously but found it diminishes the concept.

It has nothing to do with money. This is something people will struggle with sans agriculture and in a perfect gift economy utopia.

Only boring people are bored (and depression is not boredom).