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126The Bright Side of BoredomFrontiers in Psychology 5. 2014.The essay argues that boredom is an affective state that monitors and regulates our behavior. Boredom informs us when we are out of tune with our interests and motivates us to engage in situations that are perceived by us as fulfilling or meaningful. Boredom is thus important. It promotes our interests by trying to keep us in touch with what we care about. And it safeguards us from emotional traps and long-term dullness.
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Metaphysics |
Philosophy of Mind |
Phenomenal Concepts |
Formulating Physicalism |
Boredom |
Explaining Consciousness? |
Consciousness and Materialism |
Emotions, Misc |
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Physicalism |
Dualism |
Psychophysical Supervenience |
Moods |
Boredom |