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[1:25:27] Creative thought is surely among our most precious and mysterious capabilities. But can powerful computer…
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[1:23:01] Dr. Laurence Steinberg, the Distinguished University Professor and Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychol…
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[4:37] Everyone knows that working out is great for your health. Exercise helps with weight loss, keeps your heart heal…
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