AI works by predicting the most likely next thing, but in doing so, it risks becoming predictable and monotonous—and so do we if we rely too much on the tool.

The way we make our cities and neighbourhoods has consequences for our mental well-being — designing boring cities will make for bored people.

Emotion can be a powerful driver of action. When it comes to taking action on climate, research shows that boredom holds us back, while hope pushes us forward.

Boredom might just work to set trends, pushing us away from sameness and towards novelty.

Loneliness is on the rise. Just as is the case with boredom, we need to be agentic in seeking out meaningful interactions to overcome loneliness.

Does ChatGPT know what it means to be bored? Should we even make AI capable of experiencing boredom?

During COVID, our social circles have been drawn tight—often uncomfortably so. But being stuck together doesn’t have to be relationship-destroying.

Is boredom making it impossible to effectively engage with politics?

Are you worried about your relationship to your phone and social media?

Examining our own boredom—the painful feeling of being unable to engage our mind—may boost our empathy for friends and family with the condition.