Send us a text Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert joins me to unpack what boredom really is, why the brain evolved it, and how to respond to it in a healthy, purposeful way. We dig into trait boredom proneness, addiction-like phone use, kids and screens, the default mode network, interoception, endurance sports, and what clinicians see after traumatic brain injury. If you’ve ever wondered whether to “embrace boredom,” or how to help your kid handle it without an iPad, this one’s for ...
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Send us a text Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert joins me to unpack what boredom really is, why the brain evolved it, and how to respond to it in a healthy, purposeful way. We dig into trait boredom proneness, addiction-like phone use, kids and screens, the default mode network, interoception, endurance sports, and what clinicians see after traumatic brain injury. If you’ve ever wondered whether to “embrace boredom,” or how to help your kid handle it without an iPad, this one’s for ...
The Stoic Way to a Better Life with William B. Irvine
It's Brain Surgery
59 minutes
1 month ago
The Stoic Way to a Better Life with William B. Irvine
Send us a text In this mind-expanding episode of ItsBrainSurgery, we sit down with acclaimed stoic philosopher and bestselling author William B. Irvine to explore how ancient wisdom can transform modern lives. Irvine shares actionable insights from Stoicism — not as cold indifference, but as a powerful toolkit to reduce anxiety, master desire, and reclaim inner peace in a chaotic world. 🎙️ Topics Covered: How to become emotionally bulletproof The real reason modern life makes us misera...
It's Brain Surgery
Send us a text Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert joins me to unpack what boredom really is, why the brain evolved it, and how to respond to it in a healthy, purposeful way. We dig into trait boredom proneness, addiction-like phone use, kids and screens, the default mode network, interoception, endurance sports, and what clinicians see after traumatic brain injury. If you’ve ever wondered whether to “embrace boredom,” or how to help your kid handle it without an iPad, this one’s for ...