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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