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Jul 2020
38m 48s

SYSK Choice: The Secrets of Being Fascin...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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You have likely been the victim of the Doorway Effect. It’s when you walk into a room and forget why you walked in there. We start this episode with an explanation of what this is and why it happens. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-walking-through-doorway-makes-you-forget/ Wouldn’t it be great if people regarded you as particularly fascinating ... Show More
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