The Boredom Effect
Boredom can significantly alter our perceptions and judgments, as demonstrated by a study involving Irish university students. Those who experienced prolonged boredom were more likely to impose harsher sentences on an Englishman in a hypothetical scenario, while showing leniency towards an Irishman. This suggests that boredom may foster a sense of meaninglessness, influencing our moral decisions and biases.In this clip
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Episode 23: Boredom
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