Modern Boredom

Boredom

Why Raw-Dogging Boredom Is Not a Good Idea

James Danckert, Ph.D. on March 2, 2026

The TikTok trend of surviving a long-haul flight while doing nothing misses the point of boredom altogether—that we need to act, not be more bored.

The TikTok trend of surviving a long-haul flight while doing nothing misses the point of boredom altogether—that we need to act, not be more bored.

Boredom

For the Love of Boredom

James Danckert, Ph.D. on February 25, 2026

Boredom is prone to myth-making — much like the story of Phineas Gage. This matters. If we believe certain myths about boredom, it could lead us astray in how we respond.

Boredom is prone to myth-making — much like the story of Phineas Gage. This matters. If we believe certain myths about boredom, it could lead us astray in how we respond.