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Ask an Expert: Why Mind Wandering Could Help You Solve a Problem

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By Emma Sarro, Ph.D. , Rachel Morgan

November 17th, 2022

In our debut “Ask an Expert” video series, NLI researcher Emma Sarro unpacks the neuroscience behind eureka moments — or those moments when you think, “Aha! I’ve got it!” Watch to find out how letting your mind wander can lead to new connections in the brain.

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