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Key takeaways from Your brain has limits. Here are some simple ways to extend your mind, according to science

Acclaimed science writer Annie Murphy Paul says that in order to think the intelligent, informed, original thoughts we’re capable of, we can’t rely on the brain alone. Read on to learn how you can… Open at source

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“Where does the mind stop and the rest of the world begin?”

Research shows that it’s especially important that we feel a sense of control and ownership over the space in which we do our learning or working

humans think best when they are interacting with others

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