New: Understanding Our Need for Novelty and Change

By Winifred Gallagher

Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Science & Math

Behavioral science writer Winifred Gallagher explores humans' attraction to novelty and how it shaped our evolution. She explains that people differ in how much they seek new experiences, from cautious to adventurous, and how these traits relate to genes and personality. Gallagher also examines how today's flood of new gadgets and information challenges our ability to choose wisely, and how to manage it.

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