2 Sep 2022

The science behind problem solving in the shower

From Afternoons, 1:45 pm on 2 September 2022

Nanogirl, aka Dr Michelle Dickinson's been looking into the phenomenon of problem solving often happening in the shower.

She explains to Jesse that there is new research that found when we're doing autopilot functions such as showering and walking it frees your mind to wander and retrieve new ideas and memories.

detail of water coming out of the shower of a shower with blue mosaic tiles. nobody around. 3d render. view from top.

Photo: 123RF

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