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Boredom, mind, creativity and deep work.
Short, honest reads on how attention works and how to protect it. Every article names its studies and says what they do not show. Videos and more topics are coming.
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Brain rot: what the research does and does not say
A 2025 review of 71 studies links heavy short-video use to poorer attention and self-control. Here is what that means, and what it does not.
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How small cues steer your mind
Priming: a famous idea, a messy replication story, and the small truth that is left. Why your phone’s many little cues still matter.
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Why you need to be bored
Boredom feels like a fault to fix. The research suggests it is a signal worth hearing, and that dull moments can feed creativity.