Event Brief
Why It Pays to Embrace Boredom
Filed: Mar 22, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
Summary: Arthur C. Brooks discusses how constant device use stifles creativity and increases anxiety.
WHO: Arthur C. Brooks
WHAT: Discusses the impact of device use on creativity and mental health.
WHEN: Mar 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To highlight the negative effects of resolving boredom through devices.
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