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A Cure for Existential Boredom
The Art of Manliness
Understanding Situational Boredom and Loss of Agency
Situational boredom can be described as being stuck in a situation that one wants to get out of. It can be objectively or subjectively boring, as what bores one person may engage another. Two conditions for situational boredom are understimulation and a feeling of losing agency. This is illustrated when children complain of boredom despite being presented with options. Technology fast weekends were implemented to challenge this perception.
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