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Am I Boring You? (Ep. 225 Rebroadcast)

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Boredom Is a Spectacular Emotion

Boredom is really one of the few emotions that says, this isn't a good use of your time. One participant shocked himself a hundred ninety times in fifteen minutes. Most emotions tell you direct your attention to something, even if it's something negative. Even like disgust says, this is really important. Direct your attention. Get out of this situation....

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