What Inside Out 2’s Ennui teaches us about boredom
Boredom, and the fear of it, motivates us to scroll mindlessly. But research has shown that the more we use smartphones to distract us from boredom, the more bored we risk becoming.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: July 1, 2024, 12:57 AM - 6 mins read
'Ennui' in Inside Out 2
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