SMRTR TechJun 10, 2025Scientific American

When Letting Your Mind Wander Helps You Learn

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Mind wandering during simple tasks can improve pattern recognition and learning, with participants who reported zoning out adapting faster to hidden patterns, suggesting potential benefits of daydreaming for complex cognitive processes.

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