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Wall Street Journal bestseller

An eyeopening journey through the magical yetsurprisinglylittleunderstood human emotion that is wonder

From the first tickle of curiosity to an unexpected shift in how we perceive the world there isnt a person who hasnt experienced wonder and yet the why and how of this profoundly beneficial emotion is only just beginning to be scientifically examined This inspiring book from thought leader Monica Parker explores the power of wonder to transform the way we learn develop new ideas drive social change and ultimately become better humans

The Power of Wonder takes readers on a multidisciplinary journey through psychology neuroscience philosophy literature and business to share some of the surprising secrets behind the mechanics of wonder and guides readers in bringing more of it into their lives From art and architecture to love and sex to sleep and psychedelics you will learn about the elements and elicitors of wonder and how it can transform our bodies and brains Whether its taking a daily wonder walk or discovering a new absorbing intellectual pursuit this book shows us how to become more wonderprone and reconnect with a reverence for the world and all the magic in it