The Film Students Who Can No Longer Sit Through Films
College film students increasingly fail to watch or focus on assigned feature-length films, frequently checking phones despite bans and faculty requests.
Widespread device use and chatbots increase accessibility and perceived safety but risk distracting, eroding, and replacing meaningful human connection.
The Surprising Power of Boredom: It Lets You Confront Big Questions & Give Life Meaning
Boredom activates the brain's default-mode network, forcing confrontation with life's meaning; constant smartphone stimulation prevents this and contributes to anxiety and depression.