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Unpacking wonder: from curiosity to comprehension
Steve Paulson1, Michelle Lani Shiota2, Caspar Henderson3
1Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison, Wisconsin.
Abstract:
From the macrocosm of the universe to the microcosm of the human body, our discoveries about ourselves and the natural world continue to spark our experience of awe and wonder. But how exactly does science define and explain the experience of awe and wonder? Social psychologist Michelle Shiota, writer Caspar Henderson, and astrophysicist Alex Filippenko unpack the emerging science behind the emotions of awe and wonder, including their role in our ongoing quest for understanding and knowledge.
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