> This observation fits together with studies that show the best way of maintaining mental harmony during mind-wandering is to be able to be aware of the fact that you are doing it
Given that being aware of something is the primary intent of mindfulness, I'd say this article's author is misrepresenting what "mindfulness" actually means by using it to define something which is only orthogonally related. Technically speaking, anti-mindfulness would be defined as the intentional practice of not observing one's thought or being aware of them. The quote above seems to indicate one is aware of the process.
I live in the Bay and I have not personally observed a group or movement with the primary intent of going around trying to not be aware of what they are thinking or doing. That happens naturally enough in people with their noses in phones on the sidewalk!
Given that being aware of something is the primary intent of mindfulness, I'd say this article's author is misrepresenting what "mindfulness" actually means by using it to define something which is only orthogonally related. Technically speaking, anti-mindfulness would be defined as the intentional practice of not observing one's thought or being aware of them. The quote above seems to indicate one is aware of the process.
I live in the Bay and I have not personally observed a group or movement with the primary intent of going around trying to not be aware of what they are thinking or doing. That happens naturally enough in people with their noses in phones on the sidewalk!