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The Unseen Forces Influencing Our World Today

From rhythm to imaginary friends.

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To Supercharge Learning, Look to Play

Play and art engage all of our senses and enhance attention.

The Extraordinary Ways Rhythm Shapes Our Lives

Rhythm plays an important role in how we perceive — and connect with — the world.

The New, Strange Science Behind Felt Presences

It isn’t about a mysterious “other.” It’s a way of learning about ourselves.

Parasocial Relationships Are Just Imaginary Friends for Adults

If you get too invested in a fake friendship, your real ones might suffer.

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