We’re taking a holiday break, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from this past year. Back in the spring we talked to University of Florida psychologist Erin Westgate about the surprisingly fascinating topic of boredom. What is boredom? Is it always bad to be bored? What can we do to infuse even boring times with meaning?
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Erin Westgate, PhD
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"Emotional Piano" by tictac9 via freesound.org.
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The mental price of affluence (SOP18)
Protecting your aging brain (SOP17)
Marijuana: The brain changer (SOP16)
Disciplining children effectively (SOP15)
Preventing suicide (SOP14)
Thinking of companies as people (SOP13)
Simple steps to well-being (SOP12)
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The neuroscience of creativity (SOP10)
Understanding climate change (SOP9)
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Better health through integrated care (SOP7)
Molecules and morals: learning the link (SOP6)
Women and smoking (SOP5)
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