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Sociology

The Sociology of Boredom: Consumerism and Risk-Taking

Quick fact

A 2018 study found that people who were asked to sit alone in a room for 15 minutes would rather give themselves electric shocks than do nothing—showing how desperate we are to avoid boredom.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever scrolled through your phone endlessly without finding anything interesting, then felt even more bored? Why does having endless options make boredom feel worse?