Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 35 minutes ago

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Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks (@drarthurbrooks) explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression.

For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files": https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne

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