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Jul 2020
36m 15s

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. Researchers have found that people with deep connections to those from other countries and cultures often see be ... Show More
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