Entertained or Else

"Entertained or Else" by Tina Kendall explores the complicated relationship between boredom and media use in the digital age, examining how networked media often turn boredom into a source of value and participation. The book analyzes cultural and technological techniques for managing boredom, highlighting its role both as an individual feeling and a larger societal force. Drawing on prominent thinkers and historical perspectives, it offers a nuanced view of boredom's potential to challenge or reinforce the structures of modern media and capitalism.