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Adults struggle to solve puzzle kids solve with ease

February 5, 2016 By editor

https://youtu.be/9nUARk6aFE4?t=1 A National Geographic puzzle (described below) that 80% of children can solve flummoxes most adults. As we get older we develop a whole range of skills that allow us to operate more efficiently. The problem is that these optimizations result in blind spots and lowering of creativity. Now, don't get me wrong---the tradeoff is worthwhile. You really don't want a … [Read more...]

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