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Jul 2018
36m 15s

The Edge Effect

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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There is great comfort in the familiar. It's one reason humans often flock to other people who share the same interests, laugh at the same jokes, hold the same political views. But familiar ground may not be the best place to cultivate creativity. From science and business to music and the world of fashion, researchers have found that people with deep connec ... Show More
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