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Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation

In his new book, “Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There," Cass R. Sunstein explores the concept of habituation, and how disrupting our well-worn routines can renew our days and reset our brains. The author, a Harvard Law professor and presidential adviser, joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the key to a happier and more fulfilled life.

Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation

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