The Briefing Labor finally gets green bill done + Why you need to rawdog boredom
Nov 27, 2025
Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa, a neuroscience expert and podcast host, dives deep into the trend of 'rawdogging boredom,' where individuals deliberately spend time in silence without distractions. She explains how embracing boredom can strengthen focus by balancing dopamine levels and calming the brain's default mode network. Alexis also offers practical strategies for practicing boredom effectively, suggesting mindful chores and short walks. The conversation highlights the intriguing link between attention and our increasingly distraction-filled lives.
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Hosts' Thirty-Minute Boredom Trial
- Chris and Sacha locked themselves in separate studios for 30 minutes with no devices to try "raw dogging boredom."
- Chris felt overstimulated at first, talked to himself, and found time dragged while also losing track of actual minutes.
Mind Wanders To Work And Sleep
- Chris nearly fell asleep during the session and resisted dozing to stay in the experiment.
- He found his mind ticking toward work tasks and reframing questions for the upcoming interview with Alexis.
Watch Check Then Calm
- Sacha described initial panic and the urge to check her watch, then noticed calming after ten minutes.
- She experienced anxiousness mid-way from not knowing when she could leave the room.
