{"product_id":"bored-why-we-need-something-to-do-every-day-and-what-happens-if-we-dont-paperback","title":"Bored.: Why we need something to do every day (and what happens if we don't) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJen Gash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre we really \"human beings\" or are we more like \"human doings\"?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book delves into the curious condition we call boredom, exploring how our obsession with doing-working, producing, achieving-has come to define who we are. From the moment we wake up and ask, \u003ci\u003e\"What do I have to do today?\"\u003c\/i\u003e, to the way we measure weekends, introduce ourselves, and define our worth, action takes centre stage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut what happens when the doing stops? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on psychology, culture, and a dash of dry humour, this book examines how chronic boredom affects our wellbeing, how busyness builds identity and community, and how our restless need to stay occupied ripples through capitalism, consumerism, and the environment. Oh-and yes, there are also chapters on sex, relationships, and shopping. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 1: Human being or human doing?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Boredom: the good, the bad and the ugly \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Boredom and wellbeing \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Boredom and the creation of economy \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Boredom and the impact on the environment \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: A way forward\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50404964237549,"sku":"9798377545187","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/bored-why-we-need-something-to-do-every-day-and-what-happens-if-we-dont-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}