How often are you bored nowadays? This hour we take a look at the psychology of boredom to learn what's happening in our minds when we're bored, and if there's any benefit to it. Plus, a look at boredom through history and literature. And, what makes a movie boring?
GUESTS:
- James Danckert: A Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. He is co-author of Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom
- Peter Toohey: A Professor of Classics at the University of Calgary, and author of books including Boredom: A Lively History
- Mary Mann: The College Archivist at The Cooper Union, and the author of Yawn: Adventures in Boredom
- David Edelstein: America’s Greatest Living Film Critic
Music featured (in order):
- No Rain – Blind Melon
- Bored – Billie Eilish
- One More Day – Todd Rundgren
- Still I Dream Of It – The Beach Boys
- Grand Ennui – Mike Nesmith
- I’m Bored – Iggy Pop
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Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.
