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You Are Heroic with Brian JohnsonBored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi (Heroic Wisdom Daily)Today’s wisdom comes from Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi. If you’re loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily. And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written. That’s what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher’s Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused Upgrade to Heroic Premium → K...
2025-06-0901 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersGoing Deep on Movement and Well Being with Wendy Suzuki, Manoush Zomorodi and Mahogany L. Browne
We need big fat fluffy hippocampi and there’s a really clear way to make this happen: move your body. We can flood our own brains with the neurochemicals that help us thrive. That’s one of the thrilling messages from Dr. Wendy Suzuki of NYU in this roundtable with friends of the show Manoush Zomorodi (host of TED Radio Hour) and Mahogany L. Browne (poet, educator and activist). Here’s a session that debunks the most common misunderstandings about what movement counts based on the research from Wendy’s lab.Thanks to PBS for supporting this series. You can watch an...
2024-05-2154 min
excellence, actually027 - The Case for Less Technology & More Boredom (with Manoush Zomorodi) Good news, bad news. The good news: in our modern world of endless entertainment, we have essentially solved the problem of boredom. The bad news: turns out boredom wasn't a problem, but a skill. The ability to do deep, creative work, to complete a long cardio workout, to avoid mindlessly falling into social media doom scrolls—these all require an ability to be bored. As Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR's TED Radio Hour, lays out in her book "Spark: How to Free Your Brain From Technology and Ignite Your Creativity," boredom affords us the patience we need to get to...
2024-04-0448 min
Learn Persian with Chai and ConversationShally Zomorodi, on Embracing Joy and Acceptance as a Form of ResistanceShally Zomorodi is one of the more well-known and incredibly prolific members of the Iranian diaspora. Her day job is as a news anchor of Fox 5 San Diego Morning News where she’s been waking up San Diego for more than a decade now. However, her journalism career spans over two decades at this point, including a two-year stint in Texas where I live. But over the years, she’s also been heavily involved in the greater Iranian community, through her show Bereez o bepaz, through the many lives she does on her Instagram page interviewing other Iranians, or givi...
2024-02-2141 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business715: How the Agile framework can unlock RAPID and INTENTIONAL growth and productivity w/ Matthew ZomorodiIn this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented Matthew Zomorodi, Founder of The Emerald Coach. Matthew has a fascinating background in software engineering and has mastered the art of problem-solving and collaboration as a Scrum Master. He shares his journey from software engineer to scrum master and how his passion for working with people led him to pursue coaching. He unveils the secrets to fostering strong team dynamics, embracing continuous improvement, and thriving in an Agile environment. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the intersection of salsa dancing, entrepreneurship, and personal growth....
2023-11-1539 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business715: How the Agile framework can unlock RAPID and INTENTIONAL growth and productivity w/ Matthew ZomorodiIn this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented Matthew Zomorodi, Founder of The Emerald Coach. Matthew has a fascinating background in software engineering and has mastered the art of problem-solving and collaboration as a Scrum Master. He shares his journey from software engineer to scrum master and how his passion for working with people led him to pursue coaching. He unveils the secrets to fostering strong team dynamics, embracing continuous improvement, and thriving in an Agile environment. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the intersection of salsa dancing, entrepreneurship, and personal growth....
2023-11-1539 min
Good Life ProjectEmbracing Change, Creativity & Play | Manoush ZomorodiWe want to hear from YOU! Take our survey.Ever wish you had the courage to try something entirely new? To create something that didn’t exist before? Even if you’re already successful at your career, and you enjoy much of it? Sometimes we just feel this call to try on something new. That’s one of the big ideas we dive into with award-winning journalist and podcaster Manoush Zomorodi. • Manoush had success at NPR but later started her own company and podcast, showing it's never too late to try something new.• Manous...
2023-05-251h 00
Depression Detox Show | Daily Inspirational Talks467 | Manoush Zomorodi: "Take The App Off our Phone That Is Driving You The Craziest." Social platforms are changing our thoughts and behaviors. We are more apt to habitually check our phones instead of allowing our thoughts to flow naturally as they once did before the advent of big tech. This has many negative repercussions on our brain health and mental well-being. Our featured speaker, podcast host, and journalist discusses three investigations she ran with her podcast audience. The outcomes may make you want to change some of your current habits. Source: Manoush Zomorodi – A New Story About Tech – YPO EDGE 2019 Connect with Manoush Zomorodi: Website: http://www.manoushz.com Instagram: manoushz Podcast: https://zigzagpod.com Book: Bor...
2023-03-2812 min
RoqeRoqe Ep#187 - Shally Zomorodi, Peyman SalimiRoqe 187 - Feature interviews with Shally Zomorodi and Peyman Salimi on a rollicking and diverse edition of Roqe. Iranian-American journalist and broadcaster Shally Zomorodi joins Jian from San Diego to discuss her much-anticipated new children’s book, “Myla Caterpillars Become Butterflies,” and her forthcoming appearance at the Seattle Iranian Festival. Then Iranian-Italian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music producer, Peyman Salimi, comes to the Roqe Studio for a chat and live performance of songs from his solo project. Plus, the Roqe on-air Team discusses Father’s Day, the city of Seattle, and another team birthday.
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2022-06-212h 06
Productivity LoversEpisode #14 – Book Club – Bored and Brilliant by Manoush ZomorodiIn today’s episode, we discuss Manoush Zomorodi’s book “Bored and Brilliant – How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self” and talk about some of the interesting statistics and challenges around technology, how much we use our smartphones, and what this might be doing to our brains. Manoush is the host of NPR’s TED Radio Hour and a co-founder of Stable… Read More »Episode #14 – Book Club – Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi
2022-01-0500 min
Productivity LoversEpisode #14 - Book Club - Bored and Brilliant by Manoush ZomorodiIn today’s episode, we discuss Manoush Zomorodi’s book “Bored and Brilliant - How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self” and talk about some of the interesting statistics and challenges around technology, how much we use our smartphones, and what this might be doing to our brains.
Manoush is the host of NPR’s TED Radio Hour and a co-founder of Stable Genius Productions. She is also the co-host and co-creator of ZigZag, the business podcast about being human. Last but not least, Manoush created, hosted, and was managing editor of the podcast Note to Self in partnership with WNY...
2022-01-0536 min
SoundscapeTED Radio Hour : Jason Reynolds - Changing The Face Of Children's LiteratureJason Reynolds is an award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. This hour, Jason speaks with Manoush about reaching kids through stories that let them feel understood.
Host Manoush Zomorodi and her guest, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds, kick off the conversation with a look at Jason’s writing and impactful work with kids. He shares his journey from childhood through the start of his writing career.
Host Manoush Zomorodi and author Jason Reynolds continue their conversation about Jason's path to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, despite nearly giving up on writing in h...
2021-09-2451 min
SoundscapeTED Radio Hour - Ideas From Far Flung PlacesThis week on the TED Radio Hour - Journalist Saleem Reshamwala tries to bring the openness of a traveller’s mindset to every new person, place and idea he encounters. This hour, Reshamwala gives us a tour of surprising people and places from his podcast Far Flung - Lima, Nairobi, and prehistoric New Jersey -- to inspire new perspectives on travel and cultures.
Host Manoush Zomorodi and Saleem Reshamwala explore some of the unique perspectives Saleem has gained by traveling and reporting in places like Lima, Peru, where he met Liberato Kani, a Peruvian hip hop artist who raps in th...
2021-08-2751 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersManoush Zomorodi on WellBeing and Self Care
Kelly continues the "Mind the Gap" series with writer and podcaster, Manoush Zomorodi as they look at well-being and self care through the lens of different generations. The two touch on topics such as the commodification of self-care, staying true to oneself and the importance (or not) of dyeing your hair. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can follow the conversation with Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan and read the essays from this episode on Medium.
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2021-08-2438 min
RoqeRoqe - Ep #135 - The Broadcasters - Shally Zomorodi, Homa Sarshar, Pooneh GhoddoosiA special themed episode of Roqe featuring interviews with three very successful media figures of Iranian descent. Jian is joined by popular broadcaster Shally Zomorodi in San Diego, iconic print and radio journalist Homa Sarshar in Los Angeles, and award-winning BBC anchor and producer Pooneh Ghoddoosi in London.
2021-08-131h 45
Back To School with Maz JobraniTV News Anchor Shally Zomorodi - How Embracing Her Persian Roots Helped Her Succeed in LifeThis week we're joined by Fox San Diego morning news anchor and beauty pageant winner Shally Zomorodi who talks to us about what it takes to make it in TV news, why you have to embrace your roots and why your parents shouldn’t let you shave your legs! Get $100 off your first month with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com.
2021-07-1357 min
AWESOME People#18 | Shally Zomorodi | Love, Relationships, and Mental HealthIn this episode of AWESOME People, my guest is Shally Zomorodi the Anchor on Fox 5 San Diego and social media darling.
Shally is a popular news anchor, incredible mother, and vibrant spirit who embodies love. She is known for bringing Persian music to the forefront of American television with her lively dances. Through her social media she cooks, dances, and brings people together. Specifically she has even officiated her fans weddings.
In this episode we discuss Shally’s love for weddings and own experience with her husband Bruce. As well as the growth in their re...
2021-01-2246 min
Learn or Be Learned2. Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive & Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi (Pt. 2)Are you bored? Is quarantine a drag? Learn how YOUR boredom can propel you into your MOST creative self yet. I’m going to be real with you. This won’t be easy, but wouldn’t it be nice to look back at 2020 and realize that this was the year we changed our behaviors and finally achieved all our biggest new year resolutions?
Part ONE: Actions to take, Part TWO: Benefits from doing these actions.
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Book – Bored and Brilliant: How Spac...
2020-12-1116 min
Learn or Be Learned1. Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive & Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi (Pt. 1)Are you bored? Is quarantine a drag? Learn how YOUR boredom can propel you into your MOST creative self yet. I’m going to be real with you. This won’t be easy, but wouldn’t it be nice to look back at 2020 and realize that this was the year we changed our behaviors and finally achieved all our biggest new year resolutions?
Part ONE: Actions to take, Part TWO: Benefits from doing these actions.
Follow my LinkedIn Page for exclusive show notes: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learn-or-be-learned
Book – Bored and...
2020-12-1123 min
FLOW with Arman AssadiShally Zomorodi | Choosing Joy: Becoming an Icon, Modern Journalism & Persian CultureFox 5 Morning News Anchor Shally Zomorodi has been waking up San Diego for more than a decade. If you ask me, she is one of the most inspiring and positive people I've ever met. She is a shining light in the world of social media and has created a following of raving fans who follow and admire her every move. Versed in international broadcasting as the reporter for Voice of America, and fluent in Farsi, Shally now brings her global skills, diversity, and Southland knowledge to FOX 5. Shally credits her success in broadcasting to pageants ha...
2020-09-221h 09
PG-ishWhat happens if we never get bored?, featuring Manoush ZomorodiThis one is for you - the multitasking parent who is managing all the work tasks, home tasks, and kid tasks at once. Even when we most think we want quiet time, we're so accustomed to the noise that we end up craving distractions. When we finally have a moment to ourselves, we scroll through social media or watch Netflix. In today's episode, Manoush Zomorodi talks about her research with various neuroscientists to dissect how multitasking is not actually helping you, and how technology might actually be preventing you from growing. You can find the full clip...
2020-07-2309 min
RoqeRoqe - Ep #28 - Shally ZomorodiA feature interview with ebullient San Diego broadcaster Shally Zomorodi. The award-winning journalist joins Jian to discuss identity, feeling like an outsider, balancing work and family, and being a proud Iranian despite growing up in the diaspora.
2020-07-211h 09
TEDTalks Politique et médiasComment Projet Caution réforme la justice pénale aux États-Unis | Robin Steinberg, Manoush ZomorodiPrès d'un demi million de personnes aux États-Unis sont actuellement en prison sans avoir été condamnées, tout simplement parce qu'elles ne trouvent pas l'argent nécessaire pour payer une caution en espèces. Pour essayer de réparer ce système, l'avocate et militante Robin Steinberg a posé une question simple : « et si nous payions leur caution pour eux ? » Dans une conversation avec Manoush Zomorodi, l'animatrice de l'émission TED Radio Hour, Steinberg explique comment son association, nommée Projet de Caution, qui utilise un fonds renouvelable pour payer la caution de ceux qui n'ont pas les moyens de payer, inte...
2020-05-1217 minTED Talks News and PoliticsThe US is addicted to incarceration. Here's how to break the cycle | Robin Steinberg and Manoush ZomorodiNearly half a million people in the US are in jail right now without being convicted of a crime, simply because they can't come up with the money to pay cash bail. To try and fix this system, public defender and activist Robin Steinberg asked a straightforward question: What if we paid bail for them? In conversation with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi, Steinberg shares how her nonprofit The Bail Project -- which uses a revolving fund to post bail for those who can't afford it -- is scaling up their efforts across the country and rolling out a...
2020-05-1217 minTEDTalks Noticias y PolíticaCómo el Proyecto de Fianza está reformando la justicia penal en EE. UU. | Robin Steinberg, Manoush ZomorodiEn EE. UU. casi medio millón de personas están en la cárcel sin ser condenadas por delito alguno, simplemente, están en la cárcel por no tener el dinero para pagar en efectivo la fianza. Para intentar solucionar este problema del sistema, la defensora del pueblo y activista Robin Steinberg planteo directamente esta pregunta: ¿Qué pasaría si les pagaramos la fianza? En una conversación con la presentadora de TED Radio Hour, Manoush Zomorodi, Steinberg comparte cómo su organización sin fines de lucro The Bail Project, que utiliza un fondo renovable para pagar la fianza p...
2020-05-1217 minTEDTalks Notícias e PolíticaComo o Bail Project está reformulando a justiça criminal nos EUA | Robin Steinberg, Manoush ZomorodiQuase meio milhão de pessoas nos EUA estão presas nesse momento sem terem sido condenadas por um crime, simplesmente porque não conseguem o dinheiro para pagar a fiança. Para tentar consertar esse sistema, a defensora pública e ativista Robin Steinberg fez uma pergunta direta: e se pagássemos a fiança por eles? Em conversa com Manoush Zomorodi, apresentadora do programa TED Radio Hour (Hora do Rádio TED), Steinberg compartilha como sua organização sem fins lucrativos Bail Project (Projeto Fiança), que usa um fundo rotativo para pagar fiança de quem não pode pagar...
2020-05-1217 min
We Talk Real TalkOur Ted Talk Take: Manoush Zomorodi & BoredomWelcome back! This week, Paige and Lydia discuss a popular Ted Talk by Manoush Zomorodi. This Ted Talk is titled "How Boredom Can Lead to your Most Brilliant Ideas", and is very eye-opening for those of us who are prone to multi-tasking tendencies, and for those of us who spend a lot of time on our phones. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
https://www.ted.com/talks/manoush_zomorodi_how_boredom_can_lead_to_your_most_brilliant_ideas?referrer=playlist-ted_talks_for_20_somethings&fbclid=IwAR0o4Hg6F_ZI14TUKF3e4...
2020-02-2736 min
Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping EducationBored and Brilliant with Manoush ZomorodiConnect with Manoush Zomorodi Website: www.manoushz.com | Twitter: @manoushz | Book: Bored and BrilliantConnect with Vrain WavesWebsite: vrainwaves.com | Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalbManoush’s work (01:08) Note to Self podcastZig Zag podcastTed Radio Hour podcastStable Genius ProductionsBored and Brilliant BookManoush’s TED TalkTechnology and our Brain, background of the book (02:07) Bored and Brilliant challenges, 2015Ways we ‘pay’ for ‘free’ appsTaking pictures and our memory (06:04)B & B Challenge 2: Photo Free DayMuseum studyPhoto-taking impairment effect Self-regulation with technology (08:52) Stories from Bored and Brilliant challenges in the classroom (10:10) Skim reading v. long form...
2020-01-1332 min
ZigZagS4 EP22: Mailchimp’s CEO On Building a Multi-Billion Dollar Business Without Being an A$$holeThe newsletter company Mailchimp made an impressive $700 million dollars in revenue in 2019 and, after 20 years, it’s still owned and operated by co-founders, Ben Chestnut and Dan Kurzius. On this episode, Ben shares his tactics for staying focused and calm through market crashes, tech disruptions, and now playing role model for CEOs who think success requires treating employees poorly. Manoush and Jen aren’t so sure about Ben’s advice regarding “scaling.” But as they play voice memos from listeners going through professional zigs zigs, they realize a serious truth about their own small business.**Who You’ll Hear...
2019-12-1249 min
ZigZagS4 EP21: Being Ethnically Ambiguous At WorkAs co-host of NPR’s Code Switch, Shereen Marisol Meraji combines groundbreaking reporting on race and culture with her own personal experience as a half-Puerto Rican, half-Persian American. On this episode, she and Manoush discuss why the push for inclusion makes some people uncomfortable and how the diversity discussion can get even more delicate when people don’t clearly identify as white or black—like Manoush, who only recently realized her co-workers considered her a woman of color.**Who You’ll Hear: **@manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi, host of ZigZag and cofounder of Stable Genius Productions), @jpoyant (Jen Poyant, cohost of Z...
2019-12-0544 min
ZigZagS4 EP20: How Valerie Jarrett Turned Her Misery Into MotivationValerie Jarrett‘s fascinating family defied racism to become some of the most influential African-Americans you’ve likely never heard of, including one of Louisiana’s first black legislators and MIT’s first black student. But Jarrett also shares how, despite a law degree and supportive parents, she struggled to find her own career path. Hear what jolted Jarrett out of a professional stupor to find work that mattered to her. Plus, the revolutionary ways she dealt with staffing and “women’s issues” in the White House, including making paternity leave mandatory and letting the President know when menopause was getting he...
2019-11-2848 min
ZigZagS4 EP19: The Guy Who Quit Planes for GoodFor millions of us, air travel comes with the job. NASA physicist Peter Kalmus was no different; he frequently flew to prestigious conferences around the globe to present his research. But then, on a routine flight in 2012, Kalmus had a personal reckoning. Disgusted at how his travel contributed to global warming, he decided to quit airplanes, switch careers, and start an online community for people who’ve changed their flying habits. On this episode, Kalmus shares how he handles invitations to speak at far-flung conferences, why he thinks people deny climate change, and what we can do to slow global w...
2019-11-1433 min
ZigZagS4 EP18: Don't Tie a Pink Ribbon for Kate PickertAfter an onerous cancer diagnosis, Kate Pickert nearly skipped an interview for a job she desperately wanted. Her husband encouraged her to go, saying, "You never know. Maybe you won't die!" Pickert got the job...and she lived. Now she's a journalism professor and author of Radical: The Science, Culture and History of Breast Cancer in America. On this episode, she tells Jen how investigating her diagnosis like a reporter helped her realize how little people know about the latest cancer treatment options...and that working (and keeping your hair) through chemotherapy is even possible.**Who You’ll...
2019-11-0727 min
ZigZagS4 EP17: Helping Your Relationship Survive Your JobDouble-career couples are the norm these days. But when organizational behaviorist Jennifer Petriglieri looked for studies on how these couples manage their professional and personal responsibilities, she found little research. So Petriglieri did her own five-year study, talking to dozens of couples, and compiling what she learned into the book Couples That Work. On this episode, Petriglieri walks us through the three phases she discovered a couple must navigate to keep their relationship and career intact. Later, ZigZag’s own Jen Poyant shares how Petriglieri’s analysis helps her better understand why her own marriage failed.**Who You’ll He...
2019-10-3142 min
ZigZagEP16: Ari Weinzweig is Prototyping a New Kind of Delicious CapitalismIf you live in Michigan or run your company with a bit of an anarchist bent, you've likely heard of the Zingerman's Community of Businesses, including a coffee roaster, creamery, and candy factory, all co-owned and operated. On this episode, co-founder Ari Weinzweig shares the story behind his alternative business empire, starting with a single deli in 1982 that grew into a collective making $60m a year in revenue. Plus, Manoush and Jen reveal their own attempts at business visioning as they try to take community, cash flow, and personal sanity into equal consideration at Stable Genius Productions....
2019-10-2437 min
ZigZagS4 EP15: The Secret Ex-Rock Star at The Ford FoundationWith her band Tsunami and record label Simple Machines, Jenny Toomey was a fixture on the '90s Washington, D.C. indie music scene. On this episode, Toomey shares her evolution from rocker to founder of the Future of Music Coalition to director at the Ford Foundation, one of the world's wealthiest philanthropies. Be prepared to hear a lot of amazing music...and an inspiring ideas about how youthful ideals can mature into pragmatic and powerful careers.**Who You’ll Hear: **@manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi, host of ZigZag and cofounder of Stable Genius Productions), @jpoyant (Jen Poyant, cohost of...
2019-10-1025 min
ZigZagWhen Women Don't Support Other Women at WorkIn 2015, Katharine Zaleski wrote an op-ed for Fortune that went viral called I’m Sorry to All the Mothers I Worked With. In it, the former media exec apologized for “a long list of infractions against mothers,” whom she’d assumed couldn’t handle long hours or weren’t committed to their career because of parenting duties. One of those mothers was ZigZag host Manoush Zomorodi. On this episode, she and Katharine make amends and track Katharine’s metamorphosis from a childless boss at the Huffington Post to a mother-of-two and gender-equity advocate as co-founder of the recruiting platform Power to Fly. Katha...
2019-09-2637 min
ZigZagS4 EP14: When Women Don't Support Other Women at WorkIn 2015, Katharine Zaleski wrote an op-ed for Fortune that went viral called I’m Sorry to All the Mothers I Worked With. In it, the former media exec apologized for “a long list of infractions against mothers,” whom she’d assumed couldn’t handle long hours or weren’t committed to their career because of parenting duties. One of those mothers was ZigZag host Manoush Zomorodi. On this episode, she and Katharine make amends and track Katharine’s metamorphosis from a childless boss at the Huffington Post to a mother-of-two and gender-equity advocate as co-founder of the recruiting platform Power to Fly. Katha...
2019-09-2637 min
ZigZagS4 EP 13: The CEO Who Paid Everyone the $ame $alary. Including Himself.Dan Price, the founder of Gravity Payments, became a media darling in 2015 after announcing that every employee would be paid a minimum of $70k. (Those salaries have consistently risen since then.) For most of his staff, the increase was dramatic (the median income in the U.S. is about $60k.) Now, four years later, Dan tells Manoush how an ex-girlfriend woke him up to Seattle’s high cost of living, what equal pay has done to his company’s bottom line, and what he thinks could rehabilitate other corporations and *their *overpaid CEOs. Plus, Manoush and Jen debate whether Dan’s pa...
2019-09-1950 min
ZigZagS4 EP12: We're Rethinking What Success Looks LikeZigZag is back after a brief hiatus and kicking off a series of shows investigating how people are rethinking the notion of “success.”On this episode, listeners share their frustrations with an economy structured to thrive at the cost of the planet, communities, and their mental health. Plus, an analysis of their responses to the question: how do you measure and define success in your life and work? The data reveal 5 main goals listeners are striving for…and some intriguing tactics they’re using to align work and values.Manoush and Jen discuss how the ZigZa...
2019-09-1236 min
The Lonely Hour#31 Why Boredom Leads to Creativity, with Manoush ZomorodiManoush Zomorodi, host of the Note to Self podcast, makes the case for rethinking our digital habits and being more purposeful about putting boredom into our lives. Part one of The Lonely Hour's mini-series, Inner Lives.
Original illustration by Payton Cosell Turner.
2019-07-3009 min
The Lonely Hour#31 Why Boredom Leads to Creativity, with Manoush ZomorodiManoush Zomorodi, host of the Note to Self podcast, makes the case for rethinking our digital habits and being more purposeful about putting boredom into our lives.
2019-07-3000 min
ZigZagS4 EP11: Pacing Yourself After BurnoutTwo years ago, Helen Zaltzman and her husband, Martin Austwick, gave up their London apartment to travel the world. She paid the bills by continuing to produce her two podcasts, The Allusionist and Answer Me This, from the road. Things were going well until a visit to Tasmania, when Helen got a serious infection in her neck and had to be hospitalized. After nearly a month in intensive care, she was finally released. Helen was, of course, relieved to be alive. But she soon discovered that her brain no longer functioned the same way…and her work habits needed t...
2019-07-2543 min
ZigZagS4 EP10: This is What a Male Identity Crisis Sounds LikeEighteen months. That's how long Khe Hy (pronounced Kay Hee) gave himself to figure out his life after quitting his extremely well-paid job at Blackrock Financials. His friends called him nuts. His immigrant parents thought they'd failed him. But his wife was supportive. She and Khe set some ground rules ("no stressing over little luxuries like ordering wine") and then embarked on an adventure to discover if he could make enough money to support his family, feel intellectually satisfied, and NOT check email when his kids are around. Hear what he found...plus, Manoush and Jen take Khe's quiz...
2019-07-1850 min
ZigZagS4 EP09: Is Your Career Veering Off Course...Or Just Doing a Zigzag?It can be hard to know if you're on the right track for building your career or business. Manoush and Jen consider crucial lessons from entrepreneurs whom they've reported on over the past five years, including a CEO who changed his business model after the U.S. 2016 presidential election and a software engineer who built an app ahead of its time. Plus, help for a listener worried she's addicted to "zigzagging"...and Valerie Jarrett explains what accepting professional sharp turns did for her career.ZigZag is the business show about being human.Join a community...
2019-07-1132 min
ZigZagS4 EP08: The Weird Kids At The Big Tech PartyBefore Silicon Valley was dominated by the Big Five tech companies, there was Mozilla, an organization founded by a motley crew of coders and activists who believe the internet should be open to everyone. Those punk rock roots live on in Mozilla's Firefox browser and its decision to stop running ads on Facebook. On this episode, hear Mark Surman, President and Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation, on why "privacy" is a new business opportunity for entrepreneurs, whether he thinks kids should learn to code (or not), and how he doesn't burn out fighting the monopoly mindset of Silicon...
2019-06-2744 min
ZigZagS4 EP07: 46, Female, and Ambitious. Is that so wrong?You've probably heard her hundreds of times. Mallory Kasdan is the voice of dozens of ads, from Crest White Strips to Nickelodeon. For years, she made an excellent living sounding like the quintessential "hip mom" or sassy big sister, who happened to have a product to shill. But recently, as social media and celebs upended the advertising industry, Mallory stopped booking jobs. She's had to find new ways to pay the bills and get health insurance for her family. And she's doing it by sounding like...herself.ZigZag is the business show about being human....
2019-06-2042 min
ZigZagS4 EP06: Why Craiglist's Founder Just Wrote Consumer Reports a $6m CheckConsumer Reports, theOG‘s of product reviews, just got an upgrade: $6 million from Craigslist founder turned philanthropist,Craig Newmark. On this special episode, he and the CEO of Consumer Reports,Marta Tellado, announce their big plans to test all our apps and connected devices with a new set of criteria: one that takes people’s personal privacy and the collective good into account.Plus, Craig shares his thinking behind funding journalism start-ups likeThe Markup.ZigZag is the business show about being human.Join a community of listeners riding the twists and turns of l...
2019-06-0641 min
ZigZagS4 EP05: The Venture Capitalist Asking Existential QuestionsWe went looking for a venture capitalist who is investing in products or platforms that make money AND make our lives a bit saner: Caterina Fake co-founded Flickr, coined the acronym FOMO, and is now a partner at Yes VC. She’s putting her money behind companies that she thinks will grow big and fast…but in ethical ways. Caterina explains why she said ‘no’ to joining the fancy VC firms on Sand Hill Road, what she’s looking for in entrepreneurs, and how to focus on what matters to you online.Plus, Jen and Manoush discuss some astounding...
2019-05-3041 min
ZigZagS4 EP03: Adam Grant Says Your Next Boss Might Want You to "Self Manage"The workplace has become a place of sociological experimentation. But what are the pros and cons to “flattening” hierarchy or employees giving each other "radically transparent" feedback? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant (and host of TED's WorkLife podcast) explains some of the most cutting-edge workplace behavioral changes, how they reflect other societal changes like the #MeToo movement, and what each of us can do to evolve while GETTING OUR WORK DONE.Plus, Jen and Manoush consider how working remotely has affected their creative process and caused some hiccups with team coordination.ZigZag is the business show abou...
2019-05-0241 min
ZigZagS4 EP01: Manoush and Jen Became Entrepreneurs One Year AgoOn the launch episode of Season Four, Jen and Manoush celebrate the first anniversary of their company, Stable Genius Productions, and share the most important and difficult entrepreneurial lessons they've learned over the past year. They also explain how, after a year of experimentation with format and blockchain technology, ZigZag is evolving into a podcast that takes an honest look at the culture of business--and what needs to change.*Sign up for our newsletter and subscribe to the podcast for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Stitcher, Overcast, Spotify, or Breaker. *WHO YOU’L...
2019-04-1143 min
Optimise ta vie (Le MorningNote Show)357 - Bored and Brilliant de Manoush Zomorodi (en 5 idées simples)Le MorningNote Show : Épisode n°357 - Bored and Brilliant de Manoush Zomorodi (en 5 idées simples)Une idée💡, chaque matin pendant un an. Télécharger en un clic toutes mes MorningNotes : http://bit.ly/Contacts-privesDans cet épisode, on essaye de vulgariser et de simplifier 5 idées simples du livre "Bored and Brilliant" de Manoush Zomorodi.Une révélation ! L’ennui est finalement une bonne chose !J’ai adoré ce livre, où Manoush Zomorodi revient sur le challenge « Bored and Brilliant » pour développer l’idée que l...
2019-03-3107 min
ZigZagS3 EP06: The Plateau of ProductivityWhat IS that anti-climactic feeling we get after completing a big project? Shouldn’t we be patting ourselves on the back and mixing celebratory martinis? Perhaps you’ve simply entered the final phase of the Hype Cycle: the rather dull Plateau of Productivity. This is when an idea just WORKS, maybe even becomes a cultural norm. All season long we’ve been tracking how ideas spark, evolve, and grow. Our final episode includes some harsh listener feedback, a conversation between women new to their local legislature, and late-breaking news from the Rust Belt town of Massena, NY.*Seas...
2019-03-2825 min
ZigZagS3 EP5: The Slope of EnlightenmentWe're almost at the end of our deep-dive into the lifecycle of innovation, or the so-called Hype Cycle. Phase Four, aka the Slope of Enlightenment, is when the breakthrough happens, you get out of the trough, and start moving forward. We're using this phase to share big news from Stable Genius Productions and talk to Katrina Kelly-Pitou, an environmental economist, on the truth behind blockchain's energy-guzzling reputation. Plus, the mayor who made history by banning Bitcoin operations in his city. And then decided to allow them back in. Get ready to be enlightened.*Also, our email newsletter...
2019-03-1430 min
ZigZagS3 EP4: The Trough of DisillusionmentOur journey through the Hype Cycle takes a dark turn this week. Because every innovative idea, sadly, must pass through the third (and most miserable) phase of the cycle: the Trough of Disillusionment. This is when you start questioning why you ever decided to INSERT GOAL HERE in the first place.Hear Professor Kevin Werbach explain the difference between full-on failure and simply measuring success on a longer timeline, as related to tech and blockchain. (Because this podcast loves using blockchain as a metaphor for life.)Plus, a local union rep, Dave LaClair, gives producer Thal...
2019-02-2830 min
ZigZagS3 EP2: What Triggers InnovationQuestion: what SPARKS us to *act *on an idea, rather than let it fade away? Answer: an "Innovation Trigger," also known as Phase 1 of the Hype Cycle. Hear listeners detail what triggered them to pursue a project, more from Gartner analyst Jackie Fenn, and how a hydroelectric dam prompted one small town to start manufacturing Bitcoin, for better and worse.All this season, we're exploring the lifecycle of ideas, including a visit to a town by the Canadian border where one of the biggest Bitcoin mining operations in the world is ramping up, and some claim crypto ca...
2019-01-3123 min
ZigZagS3 EP1: The Lifecycle of an IdeaYou may *feel *like a special snowflake, but even our best ideas usually take a predictable path: they'll pass through the 5 Phases of the Hype Cycle. Tech analyst Jackie Fenn created this iconic graph (see below) 25 years ago, and it's been used to track innovations (yes, like blockchain) ever since. But the Hype Cycle isn't just for tech: understanding it can help you decide when to press ahead with a job, relationship, or New Year's resolution... or cut your losses and move on.All this season, we're exploring the lifecycle of ideas, including a visit to a tow...
2019-01-1733 min
One Bad Mother287: Togetherness! Is There Anything We Like Doing As A Family? Plus Podcasters Manoush Zomorodi & Jen PoyantBiz and Theresa ask the big question…is there anything we like doing together as a family? Togetherness, a word that goes hand in hand with family and yet, in practice, seems hard to achieve (unless you count everyone sleeping in the same house as togetherness). Is there a small window where we all like doing the same thing or is the secret in accepting that there is no perfect togetherness scenario? Plus Biz gives an update on feeding her kids, Theresa is a great mom and we talk to Manoush Zomorodi & Jen Poyant of ZigZag. Check ou...
2019-01-101h 11
ZigZagS2 EP12: Lessons Learned from a Risky Crypto ExperimentThe co-founders of Stable Genius Productions have a candid conversation about their current financial situation (hint: their grant is running out soon), the highs/lows of making this season of the podcast (another hint: they had a fallout over email), and Civil's plans to resurrect itself in 2019 (final hint: the token lives on).GO DEEPER: Blockchain has not yet added value to international development projects, USAID finds. After mindfulness, tech takes on information overload, Manoush's forecast for Neiman Lab. Indiewire calls Season 2 Episode 2, one of the best podcast episodes of 2018! Radiotopia reaches 25,000 new contributors!WHO Y...
2018-12-2042 min
ZigZagS2 EP11: If Capitalism and Socialism Had a BabyThe richest 1 percent of the world's population now owns more than half of the world's wealth. The calls for breaking up Big Tech companies are growing louder. On this episode, the author of Open Revolution, Rufus Pollock, proposes a solution (think regulation, but on steroids) for wrangling monopolies, sparking innovation, and getting profits into the hands of more people.GO DEEPER:"What the California Wildfires Can Teach Us About Data Sharing," Joi Ito writes in Wired. An old monopoly story: the Hush-a-Phone vs AT&T debacle from Atlas Obscura. And a new one: Infinite choices, few dis...
2018-12-2026 min
ZigZagS2 EP10: An App for Information Overload?Journalists-turned-entrepreneurs Mark Little and Áine Kerr believe the experience of getting news online is broken. (And they should know: Mark worked at Twitter and Áine at Facebook.) So, they're building an app called Kinzen which they hope can reboot our daily news habit by delivering trustworthy journalism without overwhelming us. Afterall, they reason, we have apps to track our sleep, steps, and calories... Why not news consumption? But can there really be an app for that?GO DEEPER:You can sign up to help develop Kinzen. An ode to Tumblr after it bans NSFW content. Look up which loca...
2018-12-1333 min
ZigZagS2 EP9: Julia Angwin's Investigations Haunt FacebookJulia Angwin, the award-winning reporter whose investigations make Facebook sweat, just got $20 million from Craig Newmark (yes, as in Craig's List) to start her own publication. Hear her vision for The MarkUp, why we need a new kind of watchdog journalism, and how she plans to combine hardcore data analysis with shoe-leather reporting. Plus, the honest lowdown on how Julia beats decision fatigue, as a startup founder and a parent. It's not all black turtlenecks and green smoothies, but it's close.GO DEEPER:Julia Angwin's investigations for ProPublic. Mark Zuckerberg Doesn’t Understand Journalism. Looking back at Craig...
2018-12-0638 min
ZigZagS2 EP8: The Women Who Make CRIMINALCRIMINAL was a mega-hit long before the genre of true-crime took off in podcasting. On this episode, Manoush and Jen talk to the show's co-creators, Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer, about quitting their stable public radio jobs to start a company (sound familiar?), managing each other's quirks, and saying 'no' to the many business opportunities that come their way. This duo has great advice for anyone trying to manage a partnership, balance creativity with bill paying, or just stay to one's weirdo self.GO DEEPER:A deep dive into the messy relationship between true crime...
2018-11-2837 min
When to JumpInside the first year of a jump (feat. Manoush Zomorodi)Manoush Zomordi was one of the first guests on the When to Jump podcast. In the year since that came out, she's made a few huge jumps. --• Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amazon.com• For more on Manoush Zomorodi and her new project, check out zigzagpod.com
2018-11-2722 min
Think Again - a Big Think PodcastManoush Zomorodi (journalist) — How blockchain might save journalism. Maybe.Why would two intelligent women running a hugely successful podcast at one of the most respected studios in the audio world, quit to start a small journalism company built on blockchain, a technology very few people have ever heard of?
To quote someone on Twitter yesterday paraphrasing Bill Clinton sounding pretty harsh, actually: "It's the business model, stupid."
As we keep learning the hard way, as long as we get our journalism from Facebook and 24 hour cable news, we're suckers for infotainment, propaganda, and actual fake news—not the real news Trump is always calling fake, but the real fake ne...
2018-10-1351 min
Directionally Challenged“Tech Addiction” w/ Manoush ZomorodiOur amazing guest this week is co-founder of Stable Genius Productions, author, and podcast host, Manoush Zomorodi. She’s sharing her knowledge on how we’re becoming addicted to technology, setting your intentions when using your phone, and how to find the balance that’s right for you.-Thanks to our awesome sponsors Away and Rx Bars. Please support them for helping keep this podcast free.www.awaytravel.com/challenged and enter promo code CHALLENGEDwww.RXBAR.com/challenged and enter promo code CHALLENGED - Please go to go to www.po...
2018-09-241h 03Optimise ta vie (Le MorningNote Show)135 - Est-ce que les jeux-video sont dangereux ?Le MorningNote Show : Épisode 135 - Est-ce que les jeux-video sont dangereux ? inspiré du livre "Bored and Brilliant" de Manoush ZomorodiUne idée💡, chaque matin pendant un an. Aujourd'hui on parle de jeux vidéos sur les app smartphones. Sont-ils destructeurs ? Peut-on en tirer du positif, comme du divertissement ou de la décompression ? On en parle, toujours avec Zomorodi !🎥 Si tu préfères consommer ce contenu en video, je publie chaque matin, à la même heure, une video sur youtube ici : http://bit.ly/ChaineYoutubeGB📚 Télécharge la MorningNot...
2018-08-2107 min
The Upgrade by LifehackerHow to Be Bored and Brilliant, With Manoush Zomorodi (RECAST)In this episode we talk to Manoush Zomorodi, host of WNYC’s Note to Self and author of “Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self.” Back in 2015, Manoush wondered if being plugged in all the time to a constant stream of entertainment and information actually made our lives worse. She noticed that we’re never bored—and she wondered, what is that lack of boredom doing to us? Manoush led her listeners through an experiment to help them unplug—and it was a huge success: after taking part in the experiment listeners reported feeling more...
2018-08-061h 02
Best of Both Worlds PodcastManoush Zomorodi Interview. Ep 51Laura and Sarah have a conversation with Manoush Zomorodi of Note To Self podcast fame, now running her own production company and producing her own independent podcast ZigZag! We discuss her fascinating career journey, kids + tech, and much more. In addition, Laura and Sarah talk about summer camp & travel plans, and they address a listener question that invokes Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-07-2439 min
Channels with Peter KafkaManoush Zomorodi: Can blockchain save journalism?Stable Genius Productions co-founder Manoush Zomorodi talks with Recode's Peter Kafka about her decision to leave public radio juggernaut WNYC for a two-woman startup. Stable Genius is one of 20 companies in the journalism marketplace Civil, which is hoping to leverage the emerging technology blockchain to save media; later this summer, Civil plans to sell 100 million digital coins, which it hopes will appreciate in value the way bitcoin did — benefiting its partners, who also have coins. Zomorodi also talks about how the people who hold those coins will be able to influence the news available to readers and explains that, ev...
2018-07-1256 min
Worthfull ProjectEP 30 // The Value of Free Time // Christine Baird"Boredom makes people keen to engage in activities that they find more meaningful than those at hand." - Manoush Zomorodi I gave myself the permission today (on this Independence Day holiday) to not get anything done if I didn't want to. Since I've been vacationing a lot lately, I didn't feel the need for a holiday. But something told me to slow down and take one anyway. As a result, I ended up mindlessly watching some IGTV that in turn gave me huge inspiration on a variety of topics that I'm n...
2018-07-0517 min
Postlight Podcast#0122: An Earnest Blockchain: Manoush Zomorodi on Creativity and the InternetWe sit down with the host of Zig Zag to talk about decentralization, feminism, and how the blockchain might fix journalism The creators of Zig Zag: Manoush Zomorodi and Jen Poyant Capitalism, Journalism, and Women: This week Paul Ford and xarissa sit down with Manoush Zomorodi to talk about her new podcast, Zig Zag, and why she left a steady job at NYPR to create a media company on the blockchain. We chat about what it means to create a podcast on a technology no one really understands yet, the importance of owning your work, and how decentralized platforms are b...
2018-06-1931 min
Catalyst PodcastAn Earnest Blockchain: Manoush Zomorodi on Creativity and the Internet We sit down with the host of Zig Zag to talk about decentralization, feminism, and how the blockchain might fix journalism The creators of Zig Zag: Manoush Zomorodi and Jen Poyant Capitalism, Journalism, and Women: This week Paul Ford and xarissa sit down with Manoush Zomorodi to talk about her new podcast, Zig Zag, and why she left a steady job at NYPR to create a media company on the blockchain. We chat about what it means to create a podcast on a technology no one really understands yet, the importance of owning your work, and how de...
2018-06-1931 min
The Masterclass PodcastManoush Zomorodi on Engagement and Audience InteractionThe smartphone has changed audience interaction forever, and Manoush Zomorodi’s Note to Self is a trailblazer in audience engagement. She talks through extreme engagement,and how she managed to get listeners not just to call in, but to change their lifestyles.Show notes@manoushzNote to Selfhttps://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/notetoselfBored and Brilliant serieshttps://www.wnyc.org/series/bored-and- brilliantBored and Brilliant; How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Selfhttps://www.amazon.com/Bored-Brilliant- Spacing-Productive- Creative/dp/1250124956
2018-05-1526 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisManoush Zomorodi, Host of 'Note to Self' PodcastManoush Zomorodi, the host of WNYC's "Note to Self" podcast, is an advocate for boredom because allowing our minds to wander, she says, can lead to problem solving and fresh ideas. Her book, "Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self," stems from an experiment in which she convinced more than 20,000 listeners to try to disconnect from their phones, just be bored for a moment and jump-start their creativity.
2018-01-0358 min
10 Minute Writer's WorkshopWorkshop 60: Manoush ZomorodiSome of you may know Manoush Zomorodi as host of the podcast Note to Self from WNYC. She is also, now, an author. Her book Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self came out of her own experience and curiosity about the creative process and confronting digital distractions - one of the biggest challenges for writers. She asked her audience to help her figure out what it would mean to let all of that go and to learn to shut down in order to build your creative juices up. Bored and Brilliant...
2017-12-2714 minThink Again - a Big Think PodcastManoush Zomorodi (journalist) – The Upside of DowntimeWhen was the last time you were bored? I mean really, well and truly, staring at the patterns in the wallpaper bored?
Statistics suggest that you’re probably listening to this show on a smartphone. Which means you own a smartphone. Which means it’s probably always close at hand, full of apps and podcasts to distract you the instant that uncomfortable feeling of boredom creeps in. Which means your brain almost never gets the chance to sit with that restlessness and come up with creative alternatives, from daydreaming to doing something brilliant (or at least less boring) in real life...
2017-12-021h 01
When to JumpWNYC's Manoush Zomorodi: from bored to inspiredJumps require a lot of work, time, and planning. But sometimes, the first step to making a jump can be to do nothing at all. This week, Mike Lewis talks with Manoush Zomorodi, the host of WNYC's Note To Self, about the powerful and positive effect of being bored.Purchase the When To Jump book here
2017-11-0739 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow WNYC Podcast Host and Author of ‘Bored and Brilliant’ Manoush Zomorodi Writes Award-winning podcast host, managing editor of WNYC Studios’ “Note to Self,” and author of Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self, Manoush Zomorodi, took a break from her hectic schedule to rap with me about her claim to fame as a podcaster, the neuroscience of boredom, and how to recharge your creative batteries. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Manoush is a former globetrotting journa...
2017-10-3148 minThe Upgrade by LifehackerHow to Be Bored and Brilliant, With Manoush ZomorodiIn this episode we talk to Manoush Zomorodi, host of WNYC’s Note to Self and author of “Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self.” Back in 2015, Manoush wondered if being plugged in all the time to a constant stream of entertainment and information actually made our lives worse. She noticed that we’re never bored—and she wondered, what is that lack of boredom doing to us? Manoush led her listeners through an experiment to help them unplug—and it was a huge success: after taking part in the experiment listeners reported feeling more...
2017-10-301h 02
Team HumanEp. 54 Manoush Zomorodi "Blissfully Bored"When was the last time you found yourself truly bored? Have you forfeit those nooks and crannies in the day when you used to let your mind wander aimlessly in a daydream?On today's episode of Team Human, Douglas is joined by Manoush Zomorodi, host of the popular WNYC Studios podcast, Note to Self. On Note to Self, Manoush initiated a series of listener experiments aimed at breaking the influence of our digital devices and networks on our lives. Those social experiments led her to uncover the creative power of boredom, detailed in her brand new bo...
2017-09-1349 min
Absorb Your Day With A Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook.Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self by Manoush ZomorodiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/301187to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self
Author: Manoush Zomorodi
Narrator: Manoush Zomorodi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 59 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: For Podcast Lovers
Publisher's Summary:
*An AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award Winner* This program is read by the author. 'In this spirited exploration of our relationship with technological devices, Zomorodi's melodic voice beckons and inspires listeners to develop a deeper understanding of how tech devices affect our potential...Zomorodi persuasively conveys her compelling points...
2017-09-056h 59
Escape To The Riveting Full Audiobook Experience!Bored and Brilliant by Manoush ZomorodiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/17612to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Bored and Brilliant
Author: Manoush Zomorodi
Narrator: Manoush Zomorodi
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 09-05-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 440 ratings
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2017-09-056h 58
TED InspirationalHow boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas | Manoush ZomorodiDo you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It's because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve problems. Learn to love being bored as Manoush Zomorodi explains the connection between spacing out and creativity. watch the video here
2017-08-2216 minTED InspirationalHow boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas | Manoush ZomorodiDo you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It's because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve problems. Learn to love being bored as Manoush Zomorodi explains the connection between spacing out and creativity. watch the video here
2017-08-2216 min
TEDTalks 社会与文化无聊带给我们的绝妙想法 | Manoush Zomorodi你有没有发现，有时候你最有创造力的点子都是在叠衣服、洗碗或者什么都不干的时候想出来的？这是因为你的身体开启了“自动巡航”模式时，你的大脑开始忙着建立新的神经线路，使你关联想法并解决问题。Manoush Zomorodi向我们解释了大脑空白和创造力的联系，带我们一起学会爱上无聊。Translated by Mengyu ZhengReviewed by Lipeng Chen
2017-08-1516 min
TEDTalks Culture et sociétéComment l'ennui peut vous mener à vos idées les plus brillantes | Manoush ZomorodiAvez-vous parfois vos idées les plus créatives en pliant le linge, en faisant la vaisselle ou en ne faisant rien de particulier ? C'est parce que quand votre corps se met en pilote automatique, votre cerveau est occupé à créer de nouvelles connexions neuronales qui relient les idées et résolvent des problèmes. Apprenez à aimer vous ennuyer alors que Manoush Zomorodi explique les liens qu'il y a entre l'ennui et la créativité.
2017-08-1500 min
TEDTalks 社会与文化无聊带给我们的绝妙想法 | Manoush Zomorodi你有没有发现，有时候你最有创造力的点子都是在叠衣服、洗碗或者什么都不干的时候想出来的？这是因为你的身体开启了“自动巡航”模式时，你的大脑开始忙着建立新的神经线路，使你关联想法并解决问题。Manoush Zomorodi向我们解释了大脑空白和创造力的联系，带我们一起学会爱上无聊。
2017-08-1516 minTEDTalks Gesellschaft und KulturWie Langeweile zu den hervorragendsten Ideen führen kann | Manoush ZomorodiHaben Sie manchmal die kreativsten Ideen, während Sie die Wäsche falten, Geschirr abspülen oder überhaupt nichts tun? Das liegt daran, dass Ihr Gehirn damit beschäftigt ist, neue Nervenverbindungen zu schaffen, die Ideen verbinden und Probleme lösen, während sich Ihr Körper im Autopilot befindet. Lernen Sie, gerne gelangweilt zu sein, während Manoush Zomorodi Ihnen die Verbindung zwischen Langeweile und Kreativität erklärt.
2017-08-1500 minTEDTalks Sociedade e CulturaComo o tédio pode nos levar às ideias mais brilhantes | Manoush ZomorodiÀs vezes acontece de você ter as ideias mais criativas enquanto está guardando a roupa passada, lavando pratos ou não fazendo nada em especial? É porque, quando seu corpo está no piloto automático, seu cérebro fica ocupado formando novas conexões neurais que conectam ideias e resolve problemas. Aprenda a amar o tédio com a explicação de Manoush Zomorodi sobre a conexão entre divagação e criatividade.
2017-08-1500 minTEDTalks Sociedad y CulturaCómo el aburrimiento puede conducir a las ideas más brillantes | Manoush Zomorodi¿A veces tienes las ideas más creativas cuando doblas la ropa, lavas los platos o no haces nada en particular? Sucede porque cuando el cuerpo pone piloto automático, el cerebro está ocupado creando nuevas conexiones neuronales que vinculan ideas y resuelven problemas. Aprende a amar el aburrimiento mientras Manoush Zomorodi explica el vínculo entre la distracción y la creatividad.
2017-08-1500 min
PCMag - Fast Forward with Dan CostaManoush ZomorodiChatting about digital privacy with Manoush Zomorodi, host of the "Note to Self" podcast from WNYC Studios.
2017-02-0638 min
Fourth EstateOzPod 2016 Special: Manoush ZomorodiAhead of her keynote at OzPod 2016, Manoush Zomorodi (WNYC's Note to Self) dropped into 2SER to chat about what makes a podcast great, how the podcast industry is changing and what technology is doing to us for better and for worse. Hosted by Marcus Costello.
Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 in Sydney and broadcasted across Australia via the Community Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-09-2828 min
The Wolf Den111 Manoush Zomorodi, Note to Self Host and Managing EditorThrough her WNYC podcast and radio program “Note to Self” Manoush Zomorodi is exploring how technology affects culture, the way we work and the way we live our lives. She guests on the Wolf Den to discuss how that curiosity has led to projects on her show that engaged tens of thousands of listeners to join in guided self-experiments in managing their use of personal technology, and their own information overload. Manoush also reflects on the experience of being a woman covering a male-dominated field like tech, and how podcasting inadvertently offers a buffer from the kind of negativity ofte...
2016-08-0455 min
The One You FeedManoush Zomorodi
This week we talk to Manoush Zomorodi about remaining human in a digital ageThis interview was recorded live in the WNYC studios in New York city, home of other popular podcasts like RadioLab, The New Yorker Radio Hour and Freakonomics.Manoush Zomorodi is the host and managing editor of Note to Self, “the tech show about being human,” from WNYC Studios.Every week on her podcast, Manoush searches for answers to life’s digital quandaries, through experiments and conversations with listeners and experts. Topics include information overload, digital clutter, sexting “scandals," and the eavesdropping capabiliti...
2016-01-2643 minThe One You FeedManoush Zomorodi
This week we talk to Manoush Zomorodi about remaining human in a digital ageThis interview was recorded live in the WNYC studios in New York city, home of other popular podcasts like RadioLab, The New Yorker Radio Hour and Freakonomics.Manoush Zomorodi is the host and managing editor of Note to Self, “the tech show about being human,” from WNYC Studios.Every week on her podcast, Manoush searches for answers to life’s digital quandaries, through experiments and conversations with listeners and experts. Topics include information overload, digital clutter, sexting “scandals," and the eavesdropping capabiliti...
2016-01-2643 min