University of Tübingen
Arrival 9. a.m.–9.15 a.m. (CET)
Welcome and opening remarks — Kou Murayama & Thuy-vy Nguyen
9.15 a.m.–12.00 p.m.
Erin Westgate — Why Boredom is Interesting.
James Danckert — Boredom on the brain: Over-integrated and struggling to focus.
Coffe break
Andero Uusberg — Boredom made me do it: Drivers of activity selection after boredom
Panel discussion — Kou Murayama (10 min intro on curiosity), then open discussion, chaired by Kou
Lunch Break 12.00 a.m.–1.15 p.m.
1.15 p.m.–4.15 p.m.
Babette Buhler — How Mind Wandering Unfolds During Learning: The Role of Meta-Awareness
Alexander Soemer — How Mind-Wandering About Intentions May Link Boredom and Goal Pursuit in Everyday Life
Coffe break
Myrthe Faber — [Talk Title TBD] (Tilburg University)
Panel discussion — Thuy-vy Nguyen (10 min intro on solitude) then open discussion, chaired by Thuy-vy
Break 4.15 p.m.–4.30 p.m.
4.30 p.m.–5.30 p.m.
Cross-cutting discussion: boredom, mind-wandering, curiosity, and solitude – making connections, open questions, and potential discussion on seeds for a joint grant application or collaboration.
~5.30 p.m.
Wrap-up and next steps — dinner (TBD)