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Mind in Motion

Is an idle brain a bad thing? What are the best ways to exercise the brain? Research shows that the human brain is surprisingly active during periods of rest. 2017 Wall Scholar Kalina Christoff discusses her research on mind wandering and our misconceptions on what constitutes an active mind.