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196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf

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The Transformative Power of Reading

This chapter explores the impact and importance of reading, highlighting the cognitive processes developed through reading and the expansion of knowledge it brings. The speakers discuss the concept of perspective-taking and how reading helps activate empathy processes. They also reflect on the transformative nature of literature and its ability to shape our understanding of the world.

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