Between points there necessarily yawns an emptiness, an empty interval in which nothing happens, in which no sensation takes place. In mythical and historical time, by contrast, no emptiness emerges, because neither picture nor line is interrupted by intervals; both of these form a narrative continuum. Only points allow empty in-between spaces to appear. These intervals in which nothing happens cause boredom [Langeweile]. Or they appear threatening, because where nothing happens and where intentionality can find no object, there is death. Thus, point-time produces the compulsion to remove, or shorten, the empty intervals. Attempts are made to let the sensations follow each other in quicker succession, in order to keep the empty intervals from lasting long [lange weilen]. Consequently, the acceleration of the sequence of cuts or events is intensified to the point of hysteria, and it takes hold of all areas of life. Due to the lack of narrative tension, atomized time cannot hold our attention for long. Thus, the senses are constantly provided with new or drastic perceptions. Point-time does not permit any contemplative lingering.

-Byung-Chul Han, Scent of Time