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What boredom is really doing to our brains

Michael O’dell

The Times, June 2020

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The Threat of Boredom

The Threat of Boredom

James Danckert

Behavioral Scientist, June 2020

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When wielded correctly, boredom can be a powerful tool.

Erin Westgate

Science Book Review, June 2020

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Bored in Lockdown?

Bored in Lockdown?

Elle Hunt

New Scientist Book Review, June 2020

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Guardian Book review of Out of My Skull

Guardian Book review of Out of My Skull

Book review.

May 2020

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Are there really benefits to boredom?

Are there really benefits to boredom?

Lydia Rueger

Colorado Parent, May 2020

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The boredom paradox

The boredom paradox

Susana Martinez-Conde

Scientific American, May 2020

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How to make boredom work for you

Gwen Moran

Fast Company, May 2020

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Bored in the Pendemic? Blame agency

Bored in the Pendemic? Blame agency

- Jason Vermes, CBC Online

May 2020

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Why it's good to be bored

Why it's good to be bored

Elle Hunt

The Observer, The Guardian, May 2020

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Bored Games: Washington Post - Outlook

Bored Games: Washington Post - Outlook

James Danckert

April 2020

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The science of boredom can tell us how to keep ourselves amused

The science of boredom can tell us how to keep ourselves amused

New Scientist

April 2020

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Nothing to do? Boredom can have an upside

Nothing to do? Boredom can have an upside

- Leslie Young, Global News

April, 2020

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Ancient Hunting Genes Mean Flies and Humans Are Split Into Two Tribes

Ancient Hunting Genes Mean Flies and Humans Are Split Into Two Tribes

- Liam Mannix, The Age
February 2019

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Boredom Is Not the Enemy: Here’s How to Make It Work For You

Boredom Is Not the Enemy: Here’s How to Make It Work For You

- Kylie Andrews, ABC Online
January 2019

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Can You Die From Being Bored?

Can You Die From Being Bored?

- Muse Magazine (Science for kids)
September 2017

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Our Growing Fascination With Boredom

Our Growing Fascination With Boredom

- Diane Peters, University Affairs
December 2016

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The Science of Boredom

The Science of Boredom

- Taylor Kunota, Live Science
September 2016

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A Bored Investor Is a Dangerous Thing

A Bored Investor Is a Dangerous Thing

- Jason Zweig, The Wall Street Journal
September 2016

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Want to Prevent Boredom? First You Need to Understand It

Want to Prevent Boredom? First You Need to Understand It

- Wency Leung, The Globe and Mail
July 2016

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