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dull conversations
Coverage of dull conversations in the Nexus archive.
- Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers
Researchers found people enjoy dull conversations more than expected, valuing human connection despite finding the topics boring. Paulo Coelho's quote about hating boredom is referenced to highlight the study's findings on avoiding dull experiences. The study suggests avoiding boredom may have unintended positive outcomes.