How boredom can foster creativity | Loic Souetre | TEDxHECMontréal?

Boredom can help you come up with cool ideas when you're not doing anything else.

Imagine you’re playing with your toys, and there’s nothing on TV, no one to talk to, just you and your blocks. That's boredom, and it's like having a special tool that helps you think of new ways to play. When you’re bored, your brain starts to explore and imagine, because it doesn't have anything else to do.

When you're playing with blocks and there's no one else around, your brain goes into "idea mode." You might stack the blocks in weird ways or make a castle that looks like a spaceship. That’s creativity, making something new from simple things.

Loic Souetre says that being bored is like having extra time to think about all the fun things you can do with your toys, your friends, or even your imagination. It's not just sitting around, it's using that quiet time to dream up cool stuff.

So next time you're bored, don't worry, you might be getting ready for a big idea!