Confronting the Discomfort of Boredom

This chapter explores the discomfort of boredom and people's tendency to seek distractions like smartphones to avoid it. It includes insights from a study showing a preference for physical pain over boredom, while also reflecting on how engaging teaching methods can help combat feelings of disengagement in educational settings.

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