You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why.

Why it was recommended

Curiosity kicks in. Curiosity is a precursor to learning.

Referencelatexr · Original2026-05

What it covers

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks explains why boredom is useful rather than something to avoid. He describes how a wandering mind engages the brain's default mode network. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Harvard Business Review

Length

5 min 50 sec

Year

2025

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