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.

Transcript

Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app