# Why do we get bored?

An episode of [Atomic Adventures](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1660993662), 20 May 2026, 4:19.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kiyx4mu9wzpmg2j3/Boredom_Final_1_acakb.mp3

In this episode of Atomic Adventures, Jess and Coulomb explore what boredom actually is, why our brains experience it, and how boredom can sometimes lead to creativity, imagination, and new ideas. From cave kids with no iPads to modern brains craving stimulation, this episode turns a feeling every kid knows into a fun science adventure.

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