People who watched a dull 25-minute video of a man folding laundry punched a punching bag more often and harder than people who watched a fun one. In another test, bored Americans, both liberal and conservative, backed military strikes more. Boredom makes us crave thrills, and that can turn hostile.
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How extreme boredom can push people toward aggressive behavior
Boredom does more than just drain your energy. New research reveals that extreme monotony increases the desire for stimulation, pushing people toward both physical aggression and stronger support for military conflicts as a way to escape the dullness.
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