Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder

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Awe is in the gap between what we know and what we don't. It invites us to get closer to the mysteries, big and small. And that's one of the beauties of awe: it produces wonder. If you want to hear more from Dacker, he has a book out called, awe,. The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life.

Awe is what takes our breath away when we face a sky full of stars or listen to a moving piece of music. But scientists are still trying to pin down why we feel such a powerful emotion, and whether it’s possible to cultivate more of it in our lives.

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