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Sociology

The Sociology of Boredom and Consumer Culture

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Boredom in modern society is so common that researchers describe an 'epidemic' of boredom, where people often feel bored even when they have constant access to entertainment and stimulation.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever felt bored even though you have a smartphone full of apps and endless shows to watch? Why does having so many options make boredom worse, not better?