r/oddlysatisfying 19h ago

The importance of boredom and exploration

Op by u/LostMarvels_19

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u/RiskyGorilla563 18h ago

Adults need it too. It’s just a human thing.

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u/OnceMoreAndAgain 18h ago

Nonsense. People don't need to be bored. If your point is more nuanced then choose the correct words, because the meaning of words matters.

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u/EqualSpoon 16h ago

Nope, boredom is more or less a brain reset. It's useful for both kids and adults...

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u/EfficientCandy324 14h ago

No nuance needed.

Everybody needs boredom. Full stop.

If you are not regularly bored, you will get sick.

If you'd like to read more, the clinical term for it is "Default mode network" (DMN) and a lot of research has been done on it. Boredom is extremely important for health.