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It's Brain SurgeryHow Boredom Shapes the Brain with Dr. James DanckertSend us a textCognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert joins me to unpack what boredom really is, why the brain evolved it, and how to respond to it in a healthy, purposeful way. We dig into trait boredom proneness, addiction-like phone use, kids and screens, the default mode network, interoception, endurance sports, and what clinicians see after traumatic brain injury. If you’ve ever wondered whether to “embrace boredom,” or how to help your kid handle it without an iPad, this one’s for you.In this episode you’ll learn:• A clear definition of boredom a...
2025-11-0638 min
Maintenant, vous savezPourquoi est-il important de s’ennuyer ?Qu'est-ce qu'on ne ferait pas pour passer le temps et tuer l'ennui ? Il faut l'admettre, dans notre société, on n’a plus le temps de s’ennuyer !
Comparé à une douleur dont on veut s’échapper au plus vite par le neuro-scientifique canadien James Danckert, il serait pourtant bon de s'ennuyer afin de stimuler notre imagination.
Pourquoi déteste-t-on autant s’ennuyer ? Mais si c’est désagréable, pourquoi est-ce qu’il faudrait s’ennuyer ? Alors, comment « bien » s’ennuyer ?Un podcast Bababam Originals écrit et réalisé par Fanny Sauveplane.
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2025-10-0204 min
Something You Should KnowCan You Be Bored to Death? & Why Thrill Seekers Seek ThrillsWhat if you were convinced you got a good night’s sleep even if you didn’t? It turns out what you believe can actually determine if you do or don’t feel tired the next day. How can this possibly be true? This episode starts with an explanation which could be very useful one day when you didn’t sleep well. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24417326/
Many times in your life you have felt totally bored. What exactly is boredom? Is it a feeling or maybe it is a lack of a feeling? Does feeling bored ev...
2025-08-1150 min
Screen DeepThe Science of Boredom with James Danckert, PhDBoredom is a common and frequently misunderstood psychological state for adults and children alike. On this episode, host Kris Perry goes deep with leading boredom researcher James Danckert, PhD, a Professor of Neuroscience at University of Waterloo. Dr. Danckert explains the unique neural state of boredom, dispels both positive and negative myths about it, and explains how boredom is distinct from other feelings. Sharing research that indicates boredom is on the rise, Dr. Danckert delves into how boredom is a “call to action” that can be motivating, and how it relates to other issues like attention, loneliness, self-control, multitasking, and...
2025-06-0445 min
Plain ViewThis Might Sound BoringIn our dopamine-driven world, productivity and stimulation are the standard. Boredom can feel like a problem to avoid, which we can do easily now by scrolling our days away. But what if boredom is actually an important signal? One that can lead to creativity, presence, and emotional clarity? In this episode of Plain View, Kristine and Elise explore the lost art of boredom: why we avoid it, what it stirs up in us, and how learning to sit with it might reconnect us to what we actually need. They reflect on the psychology of b...
2025-05-1945 min
Delving In with Stuart Kelter#150. Out of My Skull: The Psychology of BoredomJames Danckert is a cognitive scientist at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, focusing on the neuroscience of attention and the consequences of strokes. He has written numerous journal articles on the psychology of boredom and is the co-author, with John Eastwood, of Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom, published in 2020, which is the subject of today’s interview.Recorded 4/17/25.
2025-04-2255 min
Longevity Junky131: Can You Die of Boredom?!Is boredom slowly killing you? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert joins Longevity Junky to break down the science of boredom—what it does to your brain, how it’s linked to depression, addiction, even heart disease, and why your response to boredom could affect your longevity. Plus, why some people shock themselves out of boredom (literally).Learn more about Dr. James Danckert:https://www.jamesdanckert.com/about-Bioxcellerator is offering our listeners special discounts and offers on stem cell therapy. If you are interested, please reach out to Liz...
2025-04-0753 min
What Happens Next in 6 MinutesBeating BoredomJames Danckert is a cognitive neuroscientist and a Professor of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. James is the co-author of the book Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom. I want to learn from James about the relationship between boredom and personal agency. And I want to discuss how using new technologies like the smartphone to alleviate boredom might be problematic. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe
2025-02-2224 min
Chasing LifeFeeling Bored? That May Actually Motivate YouBoredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects our health and why it can actually be the motivational jumpstart you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-1732 min
Life ExaminedWhat does boredom do for us… and to us?
Why do we get bored? And what exactly happens to us when we experience boredom? Like joy and anxiety, boredom is a state of mind. Being bored does not mean you’re lazy and it has little to do with external factors like new cars, gadgets, or experiences.
James Danckert, professor of psychology and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Area at the University of Waterloo, has been studying why we get bored. He studies the reasons behind why boredom occurs, alongside the effects that boredom can have on our minds and the larger purpose that it can serv...
2024-10-0653 min
Life ExaminedMidweek Reset: On boredom and kidsThis week James Danckert, psychology professor at the University of Waterloo in Ontario and co-author of “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,” provides some tips for parents to deal with kids who say they are bored. As boredom is a natural occurrence, Danckert advises parents not to over schedule their kids or find things to keep them busy. Instead, whenever they can, parents should stand back more and allow their kids to take more agency in how to navigate being bored.
This segment with James Danckert is from an upcoming episode of Life Examined.
2024-08-2104 min
Surgical Hot Topics#163, S4: What We Learn From BoredomAccording to James Danckert, professor of psychology at the University of Waterloo and co-author of Out Of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom, “Boredom feels uncomfortable because it is pushing you to be the person that’s in control, to acknowledge that you’re the author of your own life." In this first episode of season four of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus speaks with Danckert about the purpose of boredom and how it can help us find meaning in our lives.
2024-08-201h 05
The STS Resilient Surgeon Podcast#163, S4: What We Learn From BoredomAccording to James Danckert, professor of psychology at the University of Waterloo and co-author of Out Of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom, “Boredom feels uncomfortable because it is pushing you to be the person that’s in control, to acknowledge that you’re the author of your own life." In this first episode of season four of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus speaks with Danckert about the purpose of boredom and how it can help us find meaning in our lives.
2024-08-081h 05
Out Of The Blank#1687 - James DanckertJames Danckert is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Neuroscience Area Head at the University of Waterloo. An expert on the psychology of boredom, he also studies the neuroscience of attention and the consequences of strokes. James is back to discuss more about boredom and its importance in our lives when we rethink the deeper meaning of what it means to be uneasy on things that used to have our full attention.
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2024-08-0757 min
Brain ShamanPenny Kennedy: ADHD Toolkit & Guide | Episode 85In this episode, our guest is ADHD coach Penny Kennedy. We talk all about ADHD - what it is, what it is not, the neuroscience, dopamine, challenges, frustrations, strengths, and more. We discuss various tools to help people with ADHD (or anyone experiencing challenges with executive functioning), including: nutrition, supplements, cold exposure, discomfort, exercise, technology, social connection, coaching, retreats, nature, pausing, and slowing things down.Connect with Penny, learn more, or get a free consultation at: www.advanceadhd.comBOOKS - ADHD 2.0 by Ned Hallowell- Dopamine Nation by Anna L...
2024-07-2459 min
Seekers Mindtalks - Science for the Mind, Spiritual for the Soul!Use your boredom | Why do you have boredom? | Boredom expert | James Danckert | Seekers Mindtalks #2Dr. James Danckert is a distinguished researcher and thought leader in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. With a passion for exploring the complexities of human cognition, he has dedicated his career to unraveling the mysteries of one of life's most intriguing states of mind: boredom.
As a professor and researcher, Dr. Danckert's work goes beyond the surface of boredom, delving into the fascinating neural processes that occur when our minds are seemingly at rest. His studies have uncovered the surprising benefits and creative potential that lie within moments of idleness.
With a warm and engaging presence, Dr. Danckert...
2024-03-2152 min
Innocence Theory Podcast#19 Exploring Boredom: Insights into a State of MindBoredom is a common feeling we experience, despite the abundance of activities available to us. James Danckert, a cognitive neuroscientist who studies this state, breaks it down to help us understand its causes, meaning, and how to move out of it constructively.Guest: Dr. James Danckerthttps://uwaterloo.ca/psychology/profiles/james-danckertHost: Arjun & Dineshhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunshrivatsan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnshkmrc/Sound Design: Abhinav Sureshhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/silentree42/Cover Art: Akshay Joshihttps://www...
2024-03-0747 min
Instant GeniusHow understanding your boredom can improve your lifeIt's easy to try to ignore feelings of boredom, but it can actually be trying to tell you something. We spoke to James Danckert, a professor of cognitive neuroscience to find out more about this strange feeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-02-1228 min
Psychotrip - Reise durch die Welt der PsychologieLangeweile und ihre Folgen: Von Kreativität bis SelbstverletzungLangeweile ist ein Zustand, den wir sehr unterschiedlich wahrnehmen. Mal ist es gar nicht so wild, dann wiederum unerträglich. Und Situationen, die den Einen die Wände hochgehen lassen, stören die Andere überhaupt nicht.
Interessant (und gar nicht langweilig) wird es, wenn man genauer hinschaut: Was passiert denn in uns, wenn uns langweilig ist? Welche Folgen hat dies für unser Handeln? Sollte man uns einen Elektroschocker in die Hand drücken? Oder lieber eine Staffelei?
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2023-11-2444 min
CrowdScienceWhy do we get bored?“I’m bored!” We can all relate to the uncomfortable - and at times unbearable - feeling of boredom. But what is it? Why does it happen? And could this frustrating, thumb-twiddling experience actually serve some evolutionary purpose? CrowdScience listener Brian started wondering this over a particularly uninspiring bowl of washing up and it’s ended with presenter Marnie Chesterton going on a blessedly un-boring tour through the science and psychology of tedium. She finds out why some people are more affected than others, why boredom is the key to discovery and innovation and how we can a...
2023-07-2127 min
Do You Work Here?What time is it?What is time? Why do we have it? How come we're so bad at comprehending how it passes? Does time fly? If you're bored, does it slow down? Sean Carroll at Johns Hopkins University, author of "The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion," spends some time answering Mikes big questions. And what about boredom and downtime? James Danckert, author of "Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom," and Dr. Sandi Mann, author of "The Upside of Downtime," explain the two. Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com
2023-06-2209 min
Thought Process#1 - James Danckert - What Your Boredom is Telling YouJames Danckert is a professor and researcher of cognitive neuroscience, and an author. Sometimes, life can feel, well, boring. But what does boredom mean? And how should we respond to it?
Expect to learn why it feels like there are no good options to solve your boredom, why my dad decided to sweep part of the parking lot beside my house, and why he may have found that meaningful, why playing contact sports may make you more bored, how we may use boredom to our benefit, and much more...
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2023-05-301h 22
Emotional Expedition: A Journey of Healing with Meghan ThomasIs Boredom a Good Thing? EP 32Boredom is the uncomfortable state of wanting to engage in a satisfying activity, but being unable to do it. Sometimes its good, and sometimes its bad. How we feel about boredom is dependent on the situation. It can wind us up and leave us feeling irritable, frustrated, restless OR it can make us feel totally lethargic. Most of us think of boredom as a negative feeling, but this isnt always the case. There is a good side to boredom and I think it's really important that we understand it. A recent study showed tha...
2023-02-2829 min
Out Of The Blank#1305 - James DanckertJames Danckert is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Neuroscience Area Head at the University of Waterloo. An expert on the psychology of boredom, he also studies the neuroscience of attention and the consequences of strokes. James is the author of "Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom" which combines scientific findings with everyday observations to explain an experience we’d like to ignore, but from which we have a lot to learn. Boredom evolved to help us. It’s time we gave it a chance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/out-of-the-blank-podcast/support
2022-12-281h 00
Out Of The Blank#1305 - James DanckertJames Danckert is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Neuroscience Area Head at the University of Waterloo. An expert on the psychology of boredom, he also studies the neuroscience of attention and the consequences of strokes. James is the author of "Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom" which combines scientific findings with everyday observations to explain an experience we’d like to ignore, but from which we have a lot to learn. Boredom evolved to help us. It’s time we gave it a chance.
2022-12-281h 00
LifeSpeakAn Interesting Conversation About Boredom with Dr. James DanckertBored out of your mind? Dr. James Danckert has built an impressive career on the study of boredom. The cognitive neuroscientist and author explains what happens in our brain when we feel bored, how it impacts our mental health, and why being confronted by tedium is a crucial signal that we shouldn’t ignore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-11-1534 minSomething You Should KnowThe Fascinating World of Boredom & The Origins of Halloween Customs Everyone knows what a placebo is. We have talked about the placebo effect on previous episodes. Most people probably think of it as applying to medication. However, I begin this episode by explaining how the placebo effect works with sleep. And the information could come in handy on those days you are feeling tired. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24417326/I am sure you have felt bored at times – whether standing in line, waiting at the doctor’s office or just sitting around with nothing to do. So what is boredom? Does it serve a purpose? And what...
2022-10-3149 min
Profoundly PointlessBoredom and Motivation Researcher James DanckertWhy do we get bored and how can we stay motivated? As a Boredom Researcher, Psychologist James Danckert is trying to answer those questions. We talk boredom, how to be more interesting, the secret to staying focused and what boredom is doing to your brain. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Boring Things.James Danckert: 01:14ishPointless: 56:13ishTop 5: 01:11:51ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://www.jamesdanckert.com (James Danckert Website)https://twitter.com/jamesdanckert (James Danckert Twitter)https://www...
2022-09-141h 24
Pod45Episode 4: Bored As Hell, Part 1This episode is the first of two responding to our most recent cluster, which is titled Bored as Hell, and was edited by Busra Copuroglu.
Bored as Hell is a cluster of seven essays thinking about, thinking through, and thinking with ideas of boredom and boringness. It covers a lot of ground — boredom in academia, boredom in bureaucracy, the boredom of capitalism, the boredom of domestic labor, intersections between boredom and humor, and boredom as a gift, something that shows us the value of our time and spurs us to do something with it. The cluster has muc...
2022-06-101h 04CrowdScienceWhy do we get bored?“I’m bored!” We can all relate to the uncomfortable - and at times unbearable - feeling of boredom. But what is it? Why does it happen? And could this frustrating, thumb-twiddling experience actually serve some evolutionary purpose? CrowdScience listener Brian started wondering this over a particularly uninspiring bowl of washing up, and it’s ended with Marnie Chesterton going on a blessedly un-boring tour through the science and psychology of tedium. She finds out why some people are more affected than others, why boredom is the key to discovery and innovation, and how we can all start improving our live...
2022-01-0730 min
一席【一席】James Danckert：为了研究无聊，我让他们看了八分钟晾衣服视频James Danckert，加拿大滑铁卢大学神经科学教授。“不久前，我们调查了大家在新冠期间会有多无聊。结论是那些自控力低且无聊倾向性高的人，更容易违反「保持社交距离」的规定——毫无疑问，这些人也更容易感染新冠。”无聊的时候你会做什么呢？有的人会打游戏，有的人会试图睡觉，有的人变成了王村村，有的人开始研究“无聊”这种行为。因为以前经常感到无聊，加拿大的Danckert开始投入到“无聊”的研究中，他和团队想方设法设计各种实验，比如让人们观看晾衣服的影片、抄写混凝土相关的科学文献，给参与者营造无聊的氛围，进而对无聊者的大脑状态、生活方式进行分析。人们为什么会感到无聊？经常感到无聊的人会有怎样的特征？疫情中人们是否更无聊了？James Danckert认为，无聊与人的自控力、行为习惯、内心情感等都有关系。感到无聊可能不一定是坏事，但是长期感到无聊应该也不是一件好事。 但是他本人并不无聊。
2021-10-2930 min
一席YiXi【一席】James Danckert：为了研究“无聊”，我让他们足足看了八分钟晾衣服的影片James Danckert，加拿大滑铁卢大学神经科学教授。不久前，我们调查了大家在新冠期间会有多无聊。结论是那些自控力低且无聊倾向性高的人，更容易违反「保持社交距离」的规定——毫无疑问，这些人也更容易感染新冠。无聊的时候你会做什么呢？有的人会打游戏，有的人会试图睡觉，有的人变成了王村村，有的人开始研究“无聊”这种行为。因为以前经常感到无聊，加拿大的Danckert开始投入到“无聊”的研究中，他和团队想方设法设计各种实验，比如让人们观看晾衣服的影片、抄写混凝土相关的科学文献，给参与者营造无聊的氛围，进而对无聊者的大脑状态、生活方式进行分析。人们为什么会感到无聊？经常感到无聊的人会有怎样的特征？疫情中人们是否更无聊了？James Danckert认为，无聊与人的自控力、行为习惯、内心情感等都有关系。感到无聊可能不一定是坏事，但是长期感到无聊应该也不是一件好事。但是他本人并不无聊。
2021-10-2930 min
After the First Marriage PodcastBoredom In Relationships with Boredom Researcher (but exciting guest), James DanckertWhere does boredom come from? What can you do when you start to feel bored in your relationship? What can boredom teach you about yourself? In this podcast episode, I speak with James Danckert, Boredom Researcher, about the two causes of boredom and how we can use it to better understand ourselves, and our relationships. In this podcast we cover: What triggers a sense of boredom Boredom in relationships How can you benefit from boredom? Sign up for the FREE e-course for processing and moving past divorce here. SHOW N...
2021-09-2936 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 159: Tony Wagner - An Unconventional EducationSend us a textThe schooling of American children is marred by our notions that hard and long hours of classroom learning is a defining feature of K-12 school success even though such environments lack a playful approach to learning or room for imaginative interactions with the world. In their book Out of My Skull, Neuroscientists James Danckert & John D. Eastwood write, “When we have a sense of meaning and purpose in life, options for engagement with the world are evident and compelling.” So if we know this about schooling, learning, and engagement then why is it so h...
2021-08-0554 min
The Decision CornerThe Fun in Boredom with James DanckertIn this episode of The Decision Corner, Brooke is joined by James Danckert, professor of Psychology at the University of Waterloo and co-author of Out Of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom. They dive into the purpose of boredom and how we can make these dull moments important and meaningful.
This podcast covers:
Why boredom is so important for finding meaning in your life
How the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ can help you get focused
What Chris Hadfield, farming, and the myth of “only boring people get bored” all have in common
Why CO...
2021-06-2837 min
The Hedgehog and the FoxJames Danckert: Boredom is trying to tell you somethingCharles Dickens introduced the word 'boredom' to the English language in 1853, but the feeling it describes dates back much further. You can find it in the Bible or the work of classical writers. Only recently, though, have psychologists investigated what boredom is actually trying to tell us. And the news is not all bad. In this episode, Professor James Danckert reveals some of the latest discoveries in the science of boredom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2846 min
Question of the WeekDo animals get bored eating the same food?Listener Douglas asked us: "do animals get bored eating the same thing all the time? Like sheep - do they get bored of one type of grass?" Katie Haylor bored deep into the question, with help from neuroscientist James Danckert... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-03-2204 min
Question of the Week, from the Naked ScientistsDo animals get bored eating the same food?Listener Douglas asked us: "do animals get bored eating the same thing all the time? Like sheep - do they get bored of one type of grass?" Katie Haylor bored deep into the question, with help from neuroscientist James Danckert... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-03-2203 min
Endurance Innovation96 - Boredom and Willpower with Drs. Wanja Wolff and James DanckertEndurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love.1:45 meet Dr. Wanja Wolff2:15 meet Prof. James Danckert5:00 the clinical definition of self control - aka willpower 7:00 the clinical definition of boredom 9:00 how prior self control exertion affects a subsequent endurance task.12:30 how boredom may be a confound in above experiments14:30 the very real struggle of boring easy workouts18:00 boredom can occur in both under and over-aroused situations22:00 the flow state: the opposite of boredom25:00 the role of time in boredom 26:30 boredom and mind wonder27:45 boredom is relative in short vs lon...
2021-03-1852 min
The Art of Manliness#686: The Psychology of BoredomWhen we experience boredom, we tend to experience it as uncomfortable and agitating, and seek to banish it with some ready distraction. Or, we try to look at boredom sort of piously, as something we should learn to sit with, because it builds character.
My guest today would argue that it's best to see boredom more neutrally -- as simply an important signal that we need to change up what we're doing, and become more effective and engaged in the world.
His name is James Danckert, and he's a cognitive neuroscientist and professor of psychology, as well as the co-author of...
2021-02-2241 min
The Art of ManlinessThe Psychology of BoredomWhen we experience boredom, we tend to experience it as uncomfortable and agitating, and seek to banish it with some ready distraction. Or, we try to look at boredom sort of piously, as something we should learn to sit with, because it builds character.My guest today would argue that it's best to see boredom more neutrally -- as simply an important signal that we need to change up what we're doing, and become more effective and engaged in the world.His name is James Danckert, and he's a cognitive neuroscientist and professor of psychology...
2021-02-2241 min
Mind at WorkJames Danckert - Identifying boredom and depression linksIn this episode, my guest is James Danckert. James is a Cognitive Neuroscientist at the University of Waterloo where he studies boredom, attention, mental models, and the consequences of stroke. He lives in Kitchener with his wife and two boys and alleviates his own boredom with a semi-acoustic Fender, sailing whenever feasible, reading, and gardening.
In this episode we talk about:
What boredom is
How to know when you’re in a bored state
How to keep boredom at bay
And boredom’s role in depression
For complete show notes visit: https://www.mindatwork.io/epis...
2020-11-1819 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 121: Dr. James Danckert - Nothing Humdrum About BoredomSend us a textNone of us are fans of being bored; a state often marked by restlessness and mild forms of agitation. That’s why we all try and avoid the angst that seems to be associated with boredom. But surprisingly, scientists who study the brain, suggest that boredom isn’t too bad for us, but rather the brain’s nudge to get out of that state, take action, and bring about change. On this episode, neuroscientist, trained Clinical Neuropsychologist, and co-author of “Out of My Skull”, professor James Danckert discusses the neural correlates of boredom...
2020-08-2949 min
Leaf & Elfie: Curious TalksWhat is boredom? Interview with cognitive neuroscientist, James DanckertBoredom. We've all experienced it from time to time, but what does it actually do? Can it make us angry? Make us depressed? Slowly kill us? Or does it serve a less clear and more positive function?In this episode we speak to a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscientist and boredom 'expert', James Danckert who aims to answer these and many other boredom related questions in his research at the University of Waterloo. If you have ever wondered:Do animals get bored?How do I make people really, really bored?Am I bored right now?C...
2020-06-291h 01
What Happens Next in 6 MinutesEpisode 14 - 6.21.20Guest speakers include Robin Greenwood, Greg Marcus, Robert Margo, James Danckert, and General Paul Kern. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe
2020-06-211h 19
Discover The Most Must-Listen Full Audiobook Today!Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom by James Danckert, John D. EastwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/427043to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 46 minutes
Release date: June 9, 2020
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
We avoid boredom at all costs. It makes us feel restless and agitated. Desperate for something to do, we play games on our phones, retie our shoes, or even count ceiling tiles. And if we escape it this time, eventually it will strike again. But what if we listened to boredom instead of banishing it? Psychologists James Danckert...
2020-06-095h 46Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyOut of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom by James Danckert, John D. EastwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/427043to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom
Author: James Danckert, John D. Eastwood
Narrator: Liam Gerrard
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 46 minutes
Release date: June 9, 2020
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
We avoid boredom at all costs. It makes us feel restless and agitated. Desperate for something to do, we play games on our phones, retie our shoes, or even count ceiling tiles. And if we escape it this time, eventually it will strike again. But what if we listened to boredom instead of banishing it? Psychologists James Danckert...
2020-06-095h 46
Choose to be CuriousEp. #119: James Danckert Is Curious About BoredomBoredom: we've all felt it -- and chances are pretty good we don't really understand it. James Danckert Ph.D., professor and head of the cognitive neuroscience research area at the University of Waterloo, will persuade you boredom serves a purpose, and its interface with curiosity is especially intriguing. Boredom turns out to be really interesting!
Our theme music is by Sean Balick. “Jat Poure” by The Sweet Hots, via Blue Dot Sessions.
2020-06-0928 min
Beyond the Bulletin PodcastEpisode 41 - Dealing with Boredom, Building Closures, Email ChangesIf you feel bored more often now than before the pandemic, James Danckert, a UWaterloo professor of psychology, provides insights as to why, he shares the risks of boredom, and suggests ways to deal with it. To encourage physical distancing, the University locks academic buildings. Waterloo is getting rid of edu.uwaterloo.ca email accounts, transitioning to uwaterloo.ca ones. And Renison University College is offering some non-credit language courses.
Links in this episode:
Guidelines for building access: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/employee-information-and-resources/guidelines-building-access
Navigating Information Overload: https://subjectguides.uwaterloo.ca/covid19
Navigating Information Overload: (DB article, April 15, 2020): https://uwaterloo...
2020-04-2436 min