KERA's Think

Best of Think: A wandering mind is a creative mind


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It can be hard to focus on one task — and that might be good for you. Cognitive neuroscientist Moshe Bar joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why divided attention can lead to bigger discoveries — from lessening anxiety to better connecting the dots of our daily lives. His book is “Mindwandering: How your Constant Mental Drift Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity.”
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