We've all been there: bored in class, bored at work, bored in standstill traffic. But why do we find boredom so unbearable? And, if we hate being bored so much, why do we still take boring jobs? This week on Hidden Brain, we try to answer these questions and more — hopefully, without boring you.

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Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.
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Folge vom 15.03.2016Episode 23: Boredom
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Folge vom 08.03.2016Encore of Episode 9: Aziz Ansari on Modern LoveHidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam talks to comedian Aziz Ansari — star of Master of None and coauthor of Modern Romance — about Tinder, texting and how dating is a bit like... buying jam.
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Folge vom 01.03.2016Episode 22: OriginalsAdam Grant, author of Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, tells us what makes an original, how parents can nuture originality in their children, and its potential downside.
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Folge vom 23.02.2016Episode 21: Stroke of GeniusDerek Amato wasn't born a musical savant. He became one—almost instantly—after hitting his head on the bottom of a swimming pool.