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Feb 2025
49m 20s

Why We Forget & The Amazing Story of You...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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People talk about “the power of touch” – but what does this power do? When you hug or shake hands or put your arm around someone – what is so powerful about that. This episode begins by exploring the power of touch and reveals how it improves our lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R9qyWEJuDI The way the human memory works is amazing. Not always accurat ... Show More
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