Boredom always contains an awareness of being trapped; either in a specific situation, or in the world in general.
Life and Thought
Lars Svendsen is a Norwegian philosopher and professor of philosophy at the University of Bergen. With books on boredom, fear, evil, freedom, loneliness, lying, hope, and fashion, he is considered one of the well-known figures of contemporary public philosophy. His works have been translated into numerous languages for linking philosophy with the everyday experiences of modern humans.
