There is no doubt about it, the human brain luuuuuuves to be busy! At the doctor’s office you grab a magazine to read while waiting; a long car ride requires a radio or CD, any extended pause in conversation gets filled up with chit chat. Now, there is nothing inherently wrong with being busy, with music, magazines, conversation, or with brain activity in general. But does every minute have to be filled with information?

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