Can boredom lead to flourishing? (Kevin Gary)

Pulled Up Short

With Kevin Gary (guest) with Stanton Wortham (host) and Jeffery Frank (commentator)

"I'm bored" is a phrase often met with disdain from parents, teachers, and friends alike. It seems obvious that we should do our best to avoid boredom, instead working toward being engaged in school, staying curious in work, and seeking enjoyment in life. In this episode, Kevin Gary shortcircuits our negative associations with boredom to consider how boredom could instead lead to thriving and flourishing.

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