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Bored? Then pay attention to this research

Sharon Oosthoek

healthy debate, June 2020

2020James DanckertJune 18, 2020thumbnail, categorize

What boredom is really doing to our brains

Michael O’dell

The Times, June 2020

2020James DanckertJune 16, 2020thumbnail, categorize

The Threat of Boredom

The Threat of Boredom

James Danckert

Behavioral Scientist, June 2020

2020James DanckertJune 15, 2020thumbnail, categorize

When wielded correctly, boredom can be a powerful tool.

Erin Westgate

Science Book Review, June 2020

2020James DanckertJune 15, 2020thumbnail, categorize

Bored in Lockdown?

Bored in Lockdown?

Elle Hunt

New Scientist Book Review, June 2020

2020James DanckertJune 4, 2020thumbnail, categorize

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

2020James DanckertMay 28, 2020categorize, thumbnail

The boredom paradox

The boredom paradox

Susana Martinez-Conde

Scientific American, May 2020

2020James DanckertMay 25, 2020categorize, thumbnail

How to make boredom work for you

Gwen Moran

Fast Company, May 2020

2020James DanckertMay 19, 2020categorize, thumbnail

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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