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Manoush Zomorodi is an American journalist, podcast host, and author known for her work on technology and human behavior. She created and hosted the popular WNYC podcast 'Note to Self' and currently hosts 'TED Radio Hour'.
Known for: Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self
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Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self
In 'Bored and Brilliant', journalist Manoush Zomorodi explores how boredom can spark creativity and productivity in the digital age. Drawing on neuroscience and psychology, she presents a seven-day challenge to help readers disconnect from their devices, reclaim their attention, and rediscover the benefits of daydreaming. The book combines research insights with practical exercises to encourage mindful technology use and creative thinking.
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The Science of Boredom
At first glance, boredom seems like the enemy of progress. We’ve been trained to treat it as something to banish, to fill, to escape. But neuroscience tells a different story. When we allow our minds to wander, the brain shifts into what’s called the Default Mode Network, a constellation of regions ...
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The Attention Economy
Our devices are not neutral tools. They’re part of a massive ecosystem designed to capture and commodify our attention. The more time we spend scrolling and tapping, the more data we produce, and the more valuable we become to the companies on the other side of the screen. When I spoke with technol...
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About Manoush Zomorodi
Manoush Zomorodi is an American journalist, podcast host, and author known for her work on technology and human behavior. She created and hosted the popular WNYC podcast 'Note to Self' and currently hosts 'TED Radio Hour'. Her work focuses on how digital life affects creativity, productivity, and we...
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Manoush Zomorodi is an American journalist, podcast host, and author known for her work on technology and human behavior. She created and hosted the popular WNYC podcast 'Note to Self' and currently hosts 'TED Radio Hour'. Her work focuses on how digital life affects creativity, productivity, and we...
Manoush Zomorodi is an American journalist, podcast host, and author known for her work on technology and human behavior. She created and hosted the popular WNYC podcast 'Note to Self' and currently hosts 'TED Radio Hour'. Her work focuses on how digital life affects creativity, productivity, and well-being.
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Manoush Zomorodi is an American journalist, podcast host, and author known for her work on technology and human behavior. She created and hosted the popular WNYC podcast 'Note to Self' and currently hosts 'TED Radio Hour'.
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