Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Why books and movies are better the second time

The Body Odd - Why books and movies are better the second time: New research reveals why people like to reread books, re-watch movies and generally repeat the same experiences over and over again. It’s not addictive or ritualistic behavior, but rather a conscious effort to probe deeper layers of significance in the revisited material, while also reflecting on one's own growth through the lens of the familiar book, movie or place.

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